a mail order company charges 4 1/2% for shipping and handling on all orders if the total for an order is 54.34 how much was the order total before shipping and handling
Let x be the total order amount before shipping and handling.
The shipping and handling fee is 4 1/2% of x, or 0.045x.
The total order amount after adding the shipping and handling fee is x + 0.045x = 1.045x.
Given that the total order amount after adding the shipping and handling fee is $54.34, we can set up the equation 1.045x = 54.34.
Dividing both sides of the equation by 1.045, we get x = 54.34 / 1.045 ≈ $52.00.
Therefore, the order total before shipping and handling was approximately $52.00. Answer: \boxed{52}.
what would be the equation?
Let x denote the total order amount before shipping and handling.
The shipping and handling fee is 4 1/2% of the order amount, which can be written as 0.045x.
The total order amount, after adding the shipping and handling fee, can be represented by the equation:
x + 0.045x = 54.34
Elizabeth can run 5 miles in 24 1/2 minutes Dez can run 8 miles in 32 1/3 minutes who can run faster
To determine who can run faster, we need to compare the rates at which Elizabeth and Dez run. The rate of running can be calculated by dividing the distance by the time taken.
Elizabeth's rate = 5 miles / (24 1/2 minutes) = 5 / (49/2) = 5 * 2/49 = 10/49 miles per minute.
Dez's rate = 8 miles / (32 1/3 minutes) = 8 / (97/3) = 8 * 3/97 ≈ 24/97 miles per minute.
Comparing the rates, we can see that 10/49 is greater than 24/97.
Therefore, Elizabeth can run faster than Dez.
can you simplify the fractions
Certainly! Let's simplify the fractions:
Elizabeth's rate = 10/49 miles per minute
Dez's rate = 24/97 miles per minute
Both fractions are already in their simplest form.
for bills birthday his mom is bringing donuts to school she has a coupon to get 2 1/2 dozen donuts for $8 how much would just one dozen donuts cost at this price
To find the cost of one dozen donuts, we need to determine the cost of 2 1/2 dozen donuts first.
The coupon allows for 2 1/2 dozen donuts to be purchased for $8.
To find the cost of one dozen donuts, we divide $8 by 2 1/2.
First, convert 2 1/2 to an improper fraction:
2 1/2 = 5/2
Now, divide $8 by 5/2:
$8 ÷ 5/2 = $8 × 2/5 = $16/5 = $3.20
Therefore, just one dozen donuts would cost $3.20 at this price.