SOLUTION: The price of a product increases by 10% to £865. What was the original price?

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Question 944512: The price of a product increases by 10% to £865. What was the original price?
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the price of the product, then
x + .10x = 865
x(1 + .10) = 865
x = 865 / 1.10
x = 786.36 pounds