SOLUTION: A rental car company now charges 15 percent more to rent a car it now costs 40.25 per day what was the cost per day before the increase?

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Question 295663: A rental car company now charges 15 percent more to rent a car it now costs 40.25 per day what was the cost per day before the increase?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.15x=40.25
solve for x