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At a bake sale, Callie's table earned $60 and Lindsey's table earned 200% more than that. How much money did Lindsey's

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At a bake sale, Callie's table earned $60 and Lindsey's table earned 200% more than that. How much money did Lindsey's table earn?

A. $120
B. $160
C. $180
D. $240
E. $280

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Re: At a bake sale, Callie's table earned $60 and Lindsey's table earned 200% more than that. How much money did Lindsey

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:25 am
Gmat_mission wrote: ↑
Sun May 31, 2020 1:35 pm
 At a bake sale, Callie's table earned $60 and Lindsey's table earned 200% more than that. How much money did Lindsey's table earn?

A. $120
B. $160
C. $180
D. $240
E. $280

[spoiler]OA=C[/spoiler]

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Lindsey's table earned 200% more than $60
In other words, the amount Lindsey's table earned = $60 + (200% of $60)
= $60 + $120
= $180

Answer: C

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Re: At a bake sale, Callie's table earned $60 and Lindsey's table earned 200% more than that. How much money did Lindsey

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:59 am
Gmat_mission wrote: ↑
Sun May 31, 2020 1:35 pm
 At a bake sale, Callie's table earned $60 and Lindsey's table earned 200% more than that. How much money did Lindsey's table earn?

A. $120
B. $160
C. $180
D. $240
E. $280

[spoiler]OA=C[/spoiler]

Solution:

200% more than 60 is 300% of 60, or 3 times 60, which is 3 x 60 = 180.

Answer: C

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