Miguel's insurance compnay will replace his car if repair costs exceed 80% of the cars value. The car resently substained $10,800 worth of damage, but it was not replaced. What was the value of his car.

Question

Miguel's insurance compnay will replace his car if repair costs exceed 80% of the cars value.  The car resently substained $10,800 worth of damage, but it was not replaced.  What was the value of his car.

A)Less than 13,500
B)More than 8640
C)13500
D)Greater than of equal to 13500

Ms. Sue · Answer

0.8x = 10,800 x = ?

maryann · Answer

So the answer would be C correct?

Ms. Sue · Answer

No. C is not correct. Please reread the problem very carefully.