SOLUTION: the original price of an item is increased by 50%, then reduced by 1/3,and then increased by 25%. The new price is what percent of the original price?

Question 267024: the original price of an item is increased by 50%, then reduced by 1/3,and then increased by 25%. The new price is what percent of the original price?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the original price of an item is increased by 50%, then reduced by 1/3,and then increased by 25%. The new price is what percent of the original price?
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Let original price be "x".
Equation:
New price is 1.5*(2/3)(1.25)x = 1.25x
New price is 125% of original price
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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