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What is the original price of an item that costs 138 after a 15% increase?

Solution

Wha t i s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce o f an i t e m t ha t cos t s 138 a f t er a 15% in cre a se ?

Solution

Amount before addition : 120

étapes des solutions

Translate the problem into an equation:

138 = x + 0.15 x

138 = x + 0.15 x : x = 120

Amount before addition : 120

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