Hector buys a used car with an odometer reading of 42,450 miles. after the first month, the mileage sbows an increase of 5%. After the second month, thw mileage inceases 4% from the first month. What is the odometer reading on hector's car after the firat 2 month

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Carlie Francis

9 December, 12:03

Hector buys a used car with an odometer reading of 42,450 miles. after the first month, the mileage sbows an increase of 5%. After the second month, thw mileage inceases 4% from the first month. What is the odometer reading on hector's car after the firat 2 month

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Brenden Kent · Answer 1

5% Of 42,450 (.05*42,450=2,122.5)

2,122.5+42,450=44,572.5

4% of 44,572.5 (.04*44,572.5=1,782.9)

1,782.9+44,572.5=46,355.4

The answer is 46,355.4 miles