Question

The value of a professional basketball player's autograph rose 10% in the last year. It is now worth $297.00. What was it worth a year ago?

Answer 1

297 * .10=29.70
297 - 29.70=267.30

You can double check the answer by multiplying 29.70 by 10.

Answer 2

So, the price of the autograph one year ago was $267.30

Answer 3

hi I got this answer but they only give the answer choices:
A. $270.00

B. $280.00

C. $260.00

D. $250.00

Answer 4

That means they are probably rounding the numbers. Let me try again.

Answer 5

Rounding numbers:
297 to 300
29.70 to 30

300 - 30=270

Answer 6

Thanks! I think it is A