SOLUTION: Terrel finds that if he takes a cruise in July it will cost $1200. This is 25% than if he took the same curise in December. What is the cost of takin the cruise in December?

Question 886639: Terrel finds that if he takes a cruise in July it will cost $1200. This is 25% than if he took the same curise in December. What is the cost of takin the cruise in December?
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I hope he's cruising on Crystal or Princess!
July's cost = $1200
December's cost = 25% more? less?
If December's cost is less, then:
1200 = 1.25x
Divide each side by 1.25 to get $960
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If December's cost is more, then:
1200 = .75x
Divide each side by .75 to get $1600
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