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The price of a pair of jeans at a store increased by 25% to $40. Find the price of the pair of jeans before the increase.
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The price of a pair of jeans at a store increased by 25% to $40. Find the price of the pair of jeans before the increase.

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We can display this as an algebraic equation:

x * 1.25 = 40

Now divide by 1.25

x = 40/1.25
x = 32

Hope this helps!
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