SOLUTION: During one year, the value of a diamond increased 25%. If the diamond was originally worth $3000, what was it worth one year later?

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Question 1136458: During one year, the value of a diamond increased 25%. If the diamond was originally worth $3000, what was it worth one year later?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%increase is increase/original amount (x 100)
25% =x/3000
x=$750. It will be worth $3750 the next year.