Question

After spending $3,450 for tables and $3,950 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that the total is 4% more than he spent on tables and chairs last year. To the nearest dollar, find the amount that he spent last year.

Answer 1

7400 = 1.04X --> X = 7400/1.04

Answer 2

@dumbcow where did you get 1.04? What does that represent?

Answer 3

the 4% more part

7400 = X + .04X = 1.04X

Answer 4

gotcha. That's "what he spent last year plus 4% more than what he spent last year". Good job.

Answer 5

Thank You