Chase bought a trampoline priced at 182.50. Shipping and handling cost an additional 30% of the price. What was the total cost of the trampoline, including shipping and handling?

Solution

Solution

Amount after addition : 237.25

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 182.5 + 0.3 \cdot 182.5

x = 182.5 + 0.3 \cdot 182.5 : x = 237.25

Amount after addition : 237.25

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