Question

Write as an algebraic expression and simplify if possible:
A number that is 20% greater than b

Answer 1

Answer:

  1.2b

Step-by-step explanation:

When we say, "a number that is 20% greater than b," we're talking about a number that is ...

  b + 20%×b

  = b + 0.20b

  = b(1 + 0.20)

  = 1.2b