670 x 0.35 = 234.5
670 - 235.4 = 435.5 is the statue originally cost him
Jim is able to sell a hand-carved statue for $670 which was a 35% profit over his cost. How much did the statue originally cost him?
4 answers
Ok Thanks.
Duh...it is wrong.
Cost*1.35=600
cost= 600/1.35
Cost*1.35=600
cost= 600/1.35
@ bob and gama - here are the choices:
$496.30
$512.40
$555.40
$574.90
$588.20
Which is the right one?
$496.30
$512.40
$555.40
$574.90
$588.20
Which is the right one?