The Suarez family pays $85 a month for their television services. Next month the cost will increase by 3% because of an equipment fee. After the cost increase what will be the cost of their television service

87.55

Step-by-step explanation:

First multiply 85 x. 03 (this is 3% in decimal form) which gives you $2.55.

Then you just add 85 + 2.55 and you arrive at $87.55.

A clever shortcut would be to multiply by 1.03 because it would save you a step : -D. Try it!