SOLUTION: The price of a stereo is increased by P420, or 6 percent of the original price. What was the original price of the stereo? a.P2520 b.P6000 c.P6580 d.P7000 e.P7700

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Question 907708: The price of a stereo is increased by P420, or 6 percent of the original price. What was the original price of the stereo?
a.P2520
b.P6000
c.P6580
d.P7000
e.P7700

Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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P420 = 6% of price

original price = (P420) * (100/6) = P7000