SOLUTION: last year we sold 135 cars. this year,sales are up by 1/5. how many have we sold this year ?

Algebra ->  Percentage-and-ratio-word-problems -> SOLUTION: last year we sold 135 cars. this year,sales are up by 1/5. how many have we sold this year ?      Log On


   

Question 867783: last year we sold 135 cars.
this year,sales are up by 1/5. how many have we sold this year ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/5 of 135 = (1/5)*(135) = 135/5 = 27


So sales have increased by 27 cars.


You sold 135+27 = 162 cars this year.