SOLUTION: The cost of Mr. Patten's car insurance increased by 5% to $78.75 per month. What was the cost of his insurance before it increased?

SOLUTION: The cost of Mr. Patten's car insurance increased by 5% to $78.75 per month. What was the cost of his insurance before it increased?

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Question 731828: The cost of Mr. Patten's car insurance increased by 5% to $78.75 per month. What was the cost of his insurance before it increased?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
78.75/1.05=$75
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