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The value of a professional basketball player's autograph rose 20% in the last year. It is now worth $264.00. What was it worth a year ago?

A.
$210.00
B.
$230.00
C.
$220.00
D.
$200.00

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the price increase by 20 percent so the new price is the old price plus the increase


original price + original price *20 percent = new price

x +x*.2 = 264

factor out x

x(1+.2) = 264

x(1.2) = 264

divide by 1.2

x = 264/1.2

x=220

The original price is 220.

Choice C

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