Question 1023790: Marvin sold his bike for $20 more than one-third of what he paid for it. He sold it for $70. How much did he pay for it? Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, lwsshak3:Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Marvin sold his bike for $20 more than one-third of what he paid for it. He sold it for $70. How much did he pay for it?
let x=amt Marvin paid for bike
60+x=210
x=210-60=150
amt Marvin paid for bike=$150