SOLUTION: a house was brought in 2016 for £220,000. it was increased in value and was sold in 2020 for a 9% profit. how much did the house sell for?

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Question 1176933: a house was brought in 2016 for £220,000. it was increased in value and was sold in 2020 for a 9% profit. how much did the house sell for?
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, ikleyn:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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220K pounds=100%
220K/100%=x/109%
x=220*1.09=239.8K pounds
or more simply
find 109% which is 1.09*220K=239.8K pounds or 239,800 pounds.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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a house was highlight%28cross%28brought%29%29 BOUGHT in 2016 for £220,000.
it was increased in value and was sold in 2020 for a 9% profit. how much did the house sell for?
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