Question

The harvest increased by 120 percent. If the harvest is 125 bushels, what was the harvest last year ?

Answer 1

120 % is 1.20 in decimal form
Now last year harvest increased by 120 percent equals 125 bushels
Let x represent last years bushel
so 1.20x=125
Solve for x

Answer 2

now = p + p(.20) seems reasonable to me

Answer 3

amistre that would give u
now=p(1+.20)
now=p(1.20)
now=1.20p

Answer 4

i got it thanks!

Answer 5

great :D

Answer 6

can you help me with another?

Answer 7

sure