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Answer:

let the original price be x..

now, the price after it is increased by 72% is 215

which means , x + 72% of x = 215

x + (72/100 × X) = 215

x + 0.72 x = 215

1.72x = 215

x = 215 ÷ 1.72

x = 125

The original price is $125

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