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In response to very high demand, a new bike has been marked up by 25% and is now selling for 210.00. how much was the bike before the mark up

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The answer is $168

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User Rotten
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Call the price of the bike before mark up 'x', then we have:

x + 0.25x = 210
1.25x = 210
x = 168

Therefore, the bike cost $168 before 25% price increase.


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