Question

when the cost of a car is multiplied by 0.09 the result is $1780. find the cost of the car.

Answer 1

let its price be x
0.09x=1780
find x

Answer 2

can you find x?

Answer 3

19777.7777

Answer 4

try and write 0.09 as 9/100

Answer 5

i dont understand howto find x. it doesnt make sense

Answer 6

ok u can divide 1780 by 0.09. u will get the value of ur car or x

Answer 7

0.09x = 9x/100 = 1780.
Multiply both sides by 100/9

Answer 8

\[ \frac{9x}{100} \times \frac{100}{9} = 1780 \]
\[ \Rightarrow x = \frac{1780 \times 100}{9} = \frac{178000}{9} = 19777.\bar{7} \]