SOLUTION: The price of a flight was increased by 2% to £700. What was the price before the increase?

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Question 1149002: The price of a flight was increased by 2% to £700. What was the price before the increase?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The price of a flight was increased by 2% to £700. What was the price before the increase?
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OP = original price
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OP + 0.02*OP = 700
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