Asked by GOGO
Marys landlord raised her rent 25%.if her new rent is $500,how much did she pay before the increase?
A.$375
B.$400
C.$425
D.475
FOR EACH ANSWER,CALCULATE WHAT THE PERCENT INCREASE WOULD BE IF THE RENT IS RAISED TO $500.
WHAT STRATEGY DID YOU USE TO SOLVE THIS PROBLE? EXPLAIN YOUR REASONS?
Here was my strategy: I did in my head, asking what number times 1.25 equals 500.
A.$375
B.$400
C.$425
D.475
FOR EACH ANSWER,CALCULATE WHAT THE PERCENT INCREASE WOULD BE IF THE RENT IS RAISED TO $500.
WHAT STRATEGY DID YOU USE TO SOLVE THIS PROBLE? EXPLAIN YOUR REASONS?
Here was my strategy: I did in my head, asking what number times 1.25 equals 500.