Question 1115231
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The price of a flight was increased by 3% to £720. What was the price before the increase? 
Give your answer to the nearest penny. 
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The correct solution is THIS:


x*(1+0.03) = 720  ====>  x = {{{720/1.03}}} = 699.03 dollars.
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