A local appliance store sells appliances for 40% more than what they paid for the appliances. For example, if the store paid
for an appliance, they will sell it for
.
Which expression also shows that
is increased by 40%?
A x +0.40
B 0.60x
C 1.04x
D 1.40x
The correct answer is D) 1.40x.
This expression shows that x is increased by 40% because 1.40x represents 140% of x.