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T-Willy got 128 pounds of honey from his hive. If this was a 60 percent increase from last year, how much honey did he get last year? This question is from textbook alegbra concepts and applications

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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h = last years honey in poundsd
60% = .6
h + .6h = 128
1.6h = 128
h = 128 / 1.6
h = 80 pounds