16% -------- 58
100% ........ x
Cross multiply
100*58 = 16x
5800 = 16x
x= 5800/16
x = 363
I hope that's help !
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In England, an identical pair of sunglasses costs £26.99
The exchange rate is £1 = $1.42
In which country were the sunglasses cheaper, and by how much?
You almost have it!!!
all you do is multiply 26.99*1.42
this equals 38.33 dollars
35.50 is less than 38.33
thus, USA is cheaper than England.