What was the original price if:
after an increase of 30%, it became $520

Let x be the original price. Mult. x by 1.30 results in the selling price, $520.
Thus, we equate 1.30x to $520 and then determine x:

$520
x = --------- = $400. The original price was $400.
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saimaparvezVT saimaparvezVT · Answer 2 · 2022-07-15T13:38:42+02:00

The original price was $400.

What is selling price?

The selling price is defined as a price after the original price has been increased or decraesed.

Let p be the original price.

Given that,

The original price(p) after an increase of 30%,

⇒ p + 0.30×p

⇒ 1.3p

According to question it became $520,

Equate 1.30p to $520

∴ 1.30p = 520

p = 400

Thus, the original price was $400.

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