SOLUTION: the average cost of a weeding today is $19,104 which is 26% more than the average cost 5 years ago. Find the cost of a wedding % years ago.

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Question 748650: the average cost of a weeding today is $19,104 which is 26% more than the average cost 5 years ago. Find the cost of a wedding % years ago.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply $19,104 by 100/126
= $15161.91. The cost 5 years ago.
Proof: $19,104 - $15161.91
= $3942.1.
($3942.1/$15161.91) x 100
= 26%