Question

A grocery store is raising prices on cereal 15%. Which expression represents the new cost of a box of cereal? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

Possible Answers:

$10.50

$20.40

$23.90

$19.50

Correct answer:

$20.40

Answer 2

Answer:

B) 1.15x

C) x + 0.15x

Step-by-step explanation:

Let price of cereal be x.

raising price = 15%

New Cost = x + 15% of x

= x + (15*x)/100

= x + 0.15x

= 1.15 x