Maite's rent increased by 6%. The increase was $97.8. What was the original amount of Maite's rent? Please show me how to solve it as well please

SecretCastle asked Apr 13, 2023

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SecretCastle asked Apr 13, 2023

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Answer:

1630

Explanation:

In words you are looking for 6% of what number is 97.80, turn that into an Algebra equation .06x = 97.80 so x = 97.80/.06 so x = 1630

Kasara answered Apr 20, 2023

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