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The value of a professional basketball player's autograph rose 40% in the last year. It is now worth $378.00. What was it worth a year ago? A. $280.00 B. $270.00 C. $290.00…

The value of a professional basketball player's autograph rose 40% in the last year. It is now worth $378.00. What was it worth a year ago? A. $280.00 B. $270.00 C. $290.00…
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The value of a professional basketball player's autograph rose 40% in the last year. It is now worth $378.00.

What was it worth a year ago?
A. $280.00
B. $270.00
C. $290.00
D. $250.00

User Andre Garzia
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378.00=140%
378/140=2.7
2.7*100=270 so it is B

Hope this helps :)
User ManojK
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It would be number B because 40% of 270 is 108 and 108 plus 270 is 378
User Leech
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