Question

Steve set up a business making friendship bracelets. He earned $70 in January. He is projected to earn 120% more in February. How much is Steve projected to make in February?

Answer 1

@mathstudent55

Answer 2

@misty1212

Answer 3

Multiply the $70 by 1.2 (equals 120%)

Answer 4

looks good to me

Answer 5

ok....
I'm confused still

Answer 6

actually it does not

Answer 7

Its 120% more so after you add the 70 with the 70(1.2)

Answer 8

to increase a number by \(120\%\) multiply it by \(100\%+120\%=1+1.2=2.2\)

Answer 9

i.e. compute
\[70\times 2.2\]

Answer 10

154

Answer 11

can u guys help me with a few more?

Answer 12

Yes... I forgot there was the "more", not just 120%

Answer 13

sure...

Answer 14

k