SOLUTION: by selling a car for £2500 john made a profit of 25% how much did he pay for it?

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Question 499522: by selling a car for £2500 john made a profit of 25% how much did he pay for it?


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by selling a car for £2500 john made a profit of 25% how much did he pay for it?
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Let x = amount (£) he paid
then
x + .25x = 2500
x(1 + .25) = 2500
x(1.25) = 2500
x = 2500/1.25
x = £2000