Question

T year a softball raised $1,200 for new equipment. That is 4% less than he raised last year. How much did he raise last year?

Answer 1

Answer:

$1,250

Step-by-step explanation:

We can write a proportion to find the total amount using the information given. A proportion is two equivalent ratios set equal to each other. If 1200 is 4% less than last year, it's 96% of what he raised last year.

$\frac{96}{100}=\frac{1200}{y}$

We will cross multiply the numerator of one ratio with denominator of the other. And then solve for y.

96(y)=100(1200)

96y=120000

y=1250