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The current cost of an item is $837, which is a 37% increase over the prior year's cost. What was the prior year's cost? I set up an
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The current cost of an item is $837, which is a 37% increase over the prior year's cost. What was the prior year's cost? I set up an
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Question 34273: HI - I can't seem to figure this one out:
The current cost of an item is $837, which is a 37% increase over the prior year's cost. What was the prior year's cost? I set up an equation:
(C+(C*37%)=837)
But, can't get the correct answer. By doing a guess and check, i know the answer is $610.95, but can't get there algebraically. HELP! And thanks! Answer by fanism(39) (Show Source):
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