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18 April, 23:58

Mr. Kork sold his car for $8,400. This was $200 more than two fifths of what he had paid for the car originally. How much had Mr. Kork paid for the car?

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  1. 19 April, 00:17
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    He paid = $20,500

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the amount he bought the car originally be X

    so from the statement,

    (2/5) * X + $200 = $8,400

    (2/5) * X = $8,400 - $200

    solving for X

    X = $8200 * 5/2

    X = $20,500
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