SOLUTION: translate the statement into an algebraic expression or equation. The sales for this month S2 are 20% greater than the sales from last month S1.

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Question 1164922: translate the statement into an algebraic expression or equation.
The sales for this month S2 are 20% greater than the sales from last month S1.
Answer by ikleyn(52814) About Me  (Show Source):
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    S2 = S1 + 0.2*S1;   

or

    S2 = (1 + 0.2)*S1,

or

   S2 = 1.2*S1.