
Beth currently pays a car insurance premium of $4,200 per year. This is 25% more than it was a few years ago. How much did Beth pay then?
$


To find out how much Beth paid a few years ago, we can use the fact that her current premium of $4,200 is 25% more than what she used to pay. Let's call the previous amount Beth paid "X." 

The relationship can be set up as:

\[
\text{Current Premium} = X + 0.25X = 1.25X
\]

So, we have the equation:

\[
4200 = 1.25X
\]

To find $ X $, we can divide both sides by 1.25:

\[
X = \frac{4200}{1.25} = 3360
\]

Beth paid **$3,360** a few years ago.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. If Beth’s premium increases by another 10%, how much will she pay next year?
2. What percentage increase would bring Beth’s premium to $5,000 per year?
3. If Beth paid $2,800 five years ago, by what percentage has her premium increased up to now?
4. How much would Beth have paid in total over the last five years at her current rate?
5. If Beth’s premium decreases by 15% next year, what will be the new premium?

**Tip:** To quickly find percentage increases or decreases, multiply the original amount by $1 + \text{(percentage change)}$.

Beth currently pays a car insurance premium of $4,200 per year. This is 25% more than it was a few years ago. How much did Beth pay then?

Discover how to calculate Beth's previous car insurance premium, which was 25% less than her current $4,200 payment. This problem involves percentage increases and basic algebra, suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

Math Problem Statement

Solution

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Formulas

Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Related Recommendation