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?

$84
$98
$154
$190

Answer 1

Multiply 70 by 1.2

Answer 2

1.2 = 120%

Answer 3

its 84

Answer 4

right?

Answer 5

i thought it was $154

Answer 6

Yeah by the phrasing of the question, I earn x% more means I add what I earned in the previous month, plus the x%. So 70 + 84

Answer 7

Alright, thanks

Answer 8

I searched this question up online and ppl say it is $84

Answer 9

I'm confused by that

Answer 10

Think of it this way. Say I earned $10 on Monday. I earn 10% more on Tuesday. Which means I earned $11 on Tuesday, as I earned 10% more than what I did on Monday. And Monday I earned $10, and 10% of $10 is $1, so $10 + $1 = $1.

Answer 11

Hmm, Yeah it makes more sense