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The price of a flight was increased by 3% to £720. What was the price before the increase? Give your answer to the nearest penny.
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The price of a flight was increased by 3% to £720. What was the price before the increase?

Give your answer to the nearest penny.

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To fond the price before the increase divide the new price by 1 plus the percent of increase:

720 / 1.03 = 699.029

Rounded to the nearest penny = 699.03

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