Question

The price of a dozen eggs was $1.63. The price rose m dollars. Then the price dropped $0.12 per dozen. Express the current price of eggs after the two price changes. A) m + .51 B) m + 1.51 C) m + 1.63 D) m + 1.75

Answer 1

Start: $1.63
Change #1: +m
New price 1.63 + m
Chang #2: 1.63 + m - 0.12
New price: 1.63 - 0.12 + m = 1.51 + m

Answer: B) m + 1.51

Answer 2

$1.63 + m -$0.12 =m + 1.51