document.write( "Question 1017872: Price = ( actual cost) + ( 25 percent of actual cost)
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document.write( "If the actual cost of a refrigerator is $800,what price will the store set for the refrigerator? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #634082 by addingup(3677)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Read the problem: \n" ); document.write( "- What is the actual cost? \n" ); document.write( "- How much is 25% of the actual cost? (actual_cost*0.25 = 25% of actual cost) \n" ); document.write( "- How much is the actual cost plus 25%? \n" ); document.write( "Do the math on your calculator and you've got your answer. \n" ); document.write( "Short cut: If you want to add a percentage to a number, add the percentage to 1 and multiply times the number: 1+0.25= 1.25; 800*1.25 = your answer \n" ); document.write( " |