Converting Package Prices from Francs to Euros

[chawki]

Homework Statement

In the year 2001, a product was sold in 450 g packages for 35 francs per package. In the
beginning of the year 2002 the size of the package was reduced by 24 percent and the
price per kilogram was increased by 26 percent.

Homework Equations

Determine the price of the new package in euros (€) and cents rounded to the nearest cent when 1 € equals 5.94573 francs.

The Attempt at a Solution

the new size = 450*0.76 = 342g
the new price/kilogram = 35*1.26/0.45 = 98 francs

it means that the new price of the new package is 98*0.45 = 44.1 francs
1€ = 5.94573 francs
x = 44.1 francs
x = 7.41708 € and that's the new price per package in euro.

 

[SammyS]

The new price for the new package is: 98*0.342. It's not 98*0.45.