Question

1. jennifer bought a graphing calculator for $115. she completed her math class, and now wants to sell the calculator. if she wants to make an 9% profit, what would she have to sell it for?
2. faith bought a car for $16,000. she wants to sell it, adding a mark-up of 35%. what would faith have to sell the car for?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total multiplier (Jennifer)

$1 + 0.09 = 1.09$

Step2: Find selling price (Jennifer)

$\$115 \times 1.09 = \$125.35$

Step3: Calculate total multiplier (Faith)

$1 + 0.35 = 1.35$

Step4: Find selling price (Faith)

$\$16,000 \times 1.35 = \$21,600$

Answer:

1. $\$125.35$
2. $\$21,600$