If the price of a certain computer increased 30 percent from a dollars to 351 dollars, then 2a =
If the price of a certain computer increased 30 percent from a dollars to 351 dollars, then 2a =
Answer/Solution
540
Steps/Work
Before Price increase Price = a
After 30% Price increase Price = a+(30/100)*a= 1.3a = 351 (Given)
i.e. a= 351/1.3 = $270
i.e. 2a = 2*270 = 540
Answer: option A
After 30% Price increase Price = a+(30/100)*a= 1.3a = 351 (Given)
i.e. a= 351/1.3 = $270
i.e. 2a = 2*270 = 540
Answer: option A