SOLUTION: An item increases by 25% to $175 what was the original price

SOLUTION: An item increases by 25% to $175 what was the original price

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Question 1032762: An item increases by 25% to $175 what was the original price
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20066) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

When a price increases by 25% the new price is 125% of the old price.

$175 is 125% of what?



Answer: Old price = $140

Edwin

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