The price of a dozen eggs was $1.63. The price rose m dollars. Then the price dropped $.12 per dozen. Express the current price of eggs after the two price changes.
A)
m + 1.51
B)
m + 1.63
C)
m + 1.75
D)
m + 2.83

Question

The price of a dozen eggs was $1.63. The price rose m dollars. Then the price dropped $.12 per dozen. Express the current price of eggs after the two price changes.
A)
m + 1.51	
B)
m + 1.63	
C)
m + 1.75	
D)
m + 2.83

mathstudent55 · Answer

Price was 1.63
Price rose 0.12; newer price is 1.63 + m
Price dropped $0.12; newest price is: 1.63 + m - 0.12 = 1.51 + m = m + 1.51