Question

6. An article with a cost price of $150 is sold for $120. What is the loss
percent?
(2 Points)
$ 30
30 %
20 %
16.7 %
7. A plot of land is valued at $18 000. Land tax of $126 is charged annually.
At what rata nar annum is the land tar charged
1:34 PM
10/30/2020​

Answer 1

6) 20 % because you must do $150=$120+(150x)
subtract 120 from both sides
30= 150x
divide both sides by 150
.2=x
which equals 20%
you can check by plugging back in. sooo
150=120+(150(.2))
150=120+30
150=150