Asked by emmy

The cost of rug was increase by 23%, and as a result now cost $553.50. What was the original price of the rug?
Answered by Reiny
1.23x = 553.50
<b>x = 553.50/1.23 = 450</b>

check:
.23(450) = 103.50

450+103.50 = 553.50
Answered by emmy
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