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Work Example

ACT Work Keys Level: 4

Problem:

Joe's Auto Repair shop ordered parts totaling $418.90. The supplier requires 25% down with each order and charges 5% to ship them. If Joe plans to send $125, will that amount be sufficient?


Solution:

A = (25%)(418.90) + (5%)(418.90)
A = (30%)(418.90)
A = (0.3)(418.90)
A = 125.67

No, $125 will not be sufficient. Joe needs to send $125.67.