Question

Celina bought her hand bang for 90 dollars. The purse increased in the value by 50%. What is the sales price of the hand bag now?

Answer 1

so we know that 50% is 1/2
it increased by 1/2 so find 1/2 of 90 and add that to 90
1/2 of 90=90 times 1/2=90/2=45
45+90=135
new price is $135