Randell paid $28,675 for his new car, which was $875 less than the sticker price. What was the sticker price?
A$27,800
B$29,325
C$29,550
D$30,425
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. $29,550
1. Let s represent the sticker price of the car.
2. Translate into an equation: 28,675 equals s minus 875.
3. Add 875 to both sides: s equals 29,550.
4. Check: $29,550 minus $875 equals $28,675, which matches what Randell paid.
_Source: OpenStax Elementary Algebra (CC BY 4.0), Ch 2 "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities", section 2.1 Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality_
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