Yearbook sales this year increased 120% over last year's yearbook sales. If 465 yearbooks were sold last year, how many were sold this year?
Responses
A 474474
B 521521
C 558558
D 1023
A 474474
Explanation:
Last year's sales: 465 yearbooks
This year's sales: 465 + (120% of 465)
This year's sales = 465 + (1.2*465) = 465 + 558 = 474
Therefore, this year 474 yearbooks were sold.