SOLUTION: A car price has increased by 8% to r72440. How much was the original price of the car?

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Question 1011713: A car price has increased by 8% to r72440. How much was the original price of the car?
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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A car price has increased by 8% to r72440. How much was the original price of the car?
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Solve this equation

1.08*x = 72440,

and you will know the original price x of the car.