SOLUTION: THE PRICE OF A SWEATER IS INCREASED BY 8%. IF IT'S INCREASED PRICE IS RS.1566, FIND THE ORIGINAL PRICE.

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Question 839162: THE PRICE OF A SWEATER IS INCREASED BY 8%. IF IT'S INCREASED PRICE IS RS.1566, FIND THE ORIGINAL PRICE.
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THE PRICE OF A SWEATER IS INCREASED BY 8%. IF IT'S INCREASED PRICE IS RS.1566, FIND THE ORIGINAL PRICE.
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Let the original price be "x":
Equation:
1.08x = 1566
x = 1566/1.08
x = $1450.00
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Stan H.
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