Nga's car insurance premium increased by $60, which was 8% of the original cost. What was the original cost of premium?

Timothy Perrigo asked Dec 7, 2022

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Timothy Perrigo asked Dec 7, 2022

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Answer:

$750

Explanation:

If p represents the original cost, the relationship expressed in the problem statement is ...

60 = 0.08p

Dividing by 0.08, we find ...

p = 60/0.08 = 750

The original cost of the premium was $750.

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