Question

$40 increased by by 90%

Answer 1

Answer:

The new price is $76

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Make an expression

40 * (1 + 0.9) = x

40 * 1.9 = x

Step 2:  Multiply

40 * 1.9 = x

76 = x

Answer:  The new price is $76

Answer 2

Answer:

76

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the new amount, we take the old amount and add the increase

new = 40 + 40*90%

Changing from percent to decimal

        = 40 +40*.90

         =40 +36

         =76