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The value of Jamie's baseball card collection rose 60% in the last year. It is now worth $272. What was it worth a year ago?
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The value of Jamie's baseball card collection rose 60% in the last year. It is now worth $272. What was it worth a year ago?

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Take X as the original cost 255=1.5x.... Since the value has appreciated by 60% X=255/1.5=170...
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