sgtcolon24 sgtcolon24

26-06-2017
Mathematics

contestada

Jackie bought a used computer and some software; together,
they cost $1200. The software was 1/4 of the cost of the computer.
How much did Jackie pay for the computer?

Respuesta :

mathmate mathmate

26-06-2017

Let
S=cost of software
4S=cost of computer
Total cost = $1200
=>
S+4S=1200
solve for S
5S=1200
S=240 (= cost of software)
Cost of computer = 4*240 = $960

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

List the perfect squares between 100 and 500 that are even numbers.

There is a turtle race. The race will last 2 minutes. I have to find the distance from the start each turtle will be at the end of the race. Speed (in inches pe

what is 20% of $45.00?

What is 60 divided by 100 and why? ( I got 0.6 but I'm not sure ) plz hurry

What is the Geocentric theory in your own words?

Write an equation for a non-vertical line that contains the point ( 2,-4 )

HOW TO FIND THE MISSING NUMERATOR IN ANY FRACTIONS LIKE 4/8= ?/4

At a store , 24 bottles of water and 6 bags of chips costs $23.40. Five bottles of water and two bags of chips cost $6.60. What is the cost of a single bottle o

2 friends want to equally share 4/3 feet of rope.What length of rope should ea friend get?

Explain why the railroads were not built in a straight line from east to west.