Question

David bought a baseball card for $40. the value of the card increased by 25%. what is the new value of the card?

Answer 1

Answer:

50$

Step-by-step explanation:

25 percent more means 1 and 1/4 of original price

aka 5/4

(5/4)(40)

50

OR

1/4 of 40 is 10

10 plus 40 is 50

Answer 2

Answer:

$50

Step-by-step explanation:

$Original \:price =\ 40\\Percentage\:increase =25\%\\\\\frac{25}{100} \times 40\\\\= \frac{1000}{100} \\\\= \ 10\\\\New\:price = \ 40 +\ 10\\= \ 50$