SOLUTION: Book: Basic Math Skills MATD-0330 by Pearson Prentice Hall 8.7 Exercise page 484 word problem #39 Solve each applied problem by finding the "base" in the percent equation.

Question 113724: Book: Basic Math Skills MATD-0330 by Pearson Prentice Hall
8.7 Exercise page 484 word problem #39
Solve each applied problem by finding the "base" in the percent equation.
Electric Bill Mary Beth's first electric bill for her new apartment was $95 for the month of June. When she complained to the landlord about the high cost of electricity, she was informed that summer electric bills are about 90% higher than winter because of the periodic summer use of air condioners. How much can Mary Beth expect her winter electric bill to be?
The book give the anwer of 50. I tried 95(.90)divided by 6(since June is the middle month for the year)and got $14.25
Book give the answer of 50.

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Electric Bill Mary Beth's first electric bill for her new apartment was $95 for the month of June.
When she complained to the landlord about the high cost of electricity, she was informed that summer electric bills are about 90% higher than winter because of the periodic summer use of air condioners.
How much can Mary Beth expect her winter electric bill to be?
------------
Let her winter electric bill be "x".
EQUATION:
x + 0.90x = 95
1.90x = 95
x = $50
========================
Cheers,
Stan H.

RELATED QUESTIONS
This is not from a text book. This a work sheet that was created by my teacher. She... (answered by Alan3354,stanbon)

I'm having a hard time understanding this system and I just need a break down of how to... (answered by stanbon)

Simplify by factoring: Assume that all expressions under radicals represent nonegative... (answered by Earlsdon)

I am having difficulty in understanding the concept of factoring polynomials. I am having (answered by venugopalramana)

I AM A MOTHER OF 4 AND I WAS NEEDING TO CHECK MY SON'S HOMEWORK. I NEED TO GET THE ANSWER (answered by tutorcecilia)

-4a squared bto the sixth over two a to the fifth b to the fourth. not certain how to (answered by stanbon,rothauserc)

Please help me understand mathematical induction. I have studied the examples on... (answered by stanbon)

Hi My Name is Michael I am trying to pass this class My Problem is U=-gmM/r I need to... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

Page 504 Chapter 8 Exercise 8.5 problem 4 I get so confused with word problems? solve... (answered by nerdybill)