SOLUTION: the price of a car was increased by 15 percent. if this represents a $2250 increase. find the original price of the car

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Question 745866: the price of a car was increased by 15 percent. if this represents a $2250 increase. find the original price of the car
Answer by mykailao(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the original price, $2250 / 0.15. Remember that 15% = 0.15.
The orig. price is $15,000.