The price of an item increased by 25%. If the price of the item after the increase is $2, find the original price.a) $1.50, b) $1.60, c) $1.75, d) $2.50, e) $3.20

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Answer 1

Answer: 25 % = 25/100 = 0.25

x ⇒ original price

$x + 0.25x = 2 \n 1.25x = 2 \n x = 2/1.25 \n x = 1.6$

The original price was $1.6

Answer 2

Answer: $x+0.25x=2\n 1.25x=2\n x=\$1.6\Rightarrow B$

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