SOLUTION: The price of a product increases by 25% to £230. What was the original price?

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Question 944510: The price of a product increases by 25% to £230. What was the original price?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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230 is 125% of the original price so 230/1.25=original price=184
ANSWER original price was 184
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25% of 184 is (184)(.25)=46
184+46=230
230=230