Sam’s parents agreed to pay 25 percent of the cost of a new bike if Sam paid the rest. Percents Total 25 percent 25 percent 25 percent 25 percent 100 percent 65 dollars 65 dollars 65 dollars 65 dollars If Sam’s parents paid 65 dollars , what was the price of Sam’s new bike?
Answer
A
130 dollars
B
260 dollars
C
325 dollars
D
195 dollars
Explanation
Sam’s parents paid 25% of the bike’s total price. If that 25% equals $65, then the full price is four times as much: $65 × 4 = $260. The bike cost $260, choice B.
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