What was the original price if:

a

after increasing by 30% it became $520?

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Evelin Stevens

11 March, 08:02

What was the original price if:

a

after increasing by 30% it became $520?

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Gabriela Davies · Answer 1

100% + 30% = 130%

130% x = 520 Change a % to a decimal

(130/100) x = 520

1.3 x = 520 Divide by 1.3

x = 520 / 1.3

x = 400

So the original cost of the item was 400 dollars.

What was the original price if:aafter increasing by 30% it became $520?

What was the original price if:

a

after increasing by 30% it became $520?