Need help writing and answering this in Linear equation form

[blueunicorn125]

After working with linear equations to solve work problems (real-life applications), post your answer to the question to the following: A jewelry store owner buys a diamond ring for $900. He sells the diamond ring for $1000 and claims that he is making only a 10% profit. Is his claim correct?

 

[Dr.Peterson]

After working with linear equations to solve work problems (real-life applications), post your answer to the question to the following: A jewelry store owner buys a diamond ring for $900. He sells the diamond ring for $1000 and claims that he is making only a 10% profit. Is his claim correct?

You don't really need an equation at all to answer this; and it doesn't really say you have to answer it in any particular form.

What thoughts do you have about it? Share them, and we should be able to help you formalize them.

Also, please explain the context: What types of problems have you been working with, and why is this phrased the way it is?

 

[mmm4444bot]

After working with linear equations to solve work problems (real-life applications), post your answer to the question to the following …

This instruction looks like something from an on-line apptitude assessment (or some such). Are you applying to get into a program? :cool: