Sam sold his bike to Suzie for 35% more than he paid for it. Suzie then sold the bike to
Stanley for 20% more than she paid for it. What percent of the original price did Stanley
pay for the bike?

Question

Sam sold his bike to Suzie for 35% more than he paid for it.  Suzie then sold the bike to 
Stanley for 20% more than she paid for it.  What percent of the original price did Stanley 
pay for the bike?

anonymous · Answer

sam got 135% compared to original price from suzie
suzie got 20% more from 135%
0.2 by 135 is 27%
so stanley would have paid 27% plus 135% so 162%
hmm im not sure though but this is my process of thinking

mrnood · Answer

1.35*1.2 =?

anonymous · Answer

1.62

mrnood · Answer

so  that is the proportion that he paid extra - just convert that to a percentage increase..

anonymous · Answer

hey this is your question im just helping

mrnood · Answer

The poster has gone offline - so probably waiting for the answer to be posted! :-)