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The cost of a gallon of gas increased by 25%, if today's price is $2.68, what was the original price before the increase?

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Let:

x = original price

y = Today's price = $2.68

Therefore:


\begin{gathered} x+x*0.25=2.68 \\ \text{Factor:} \\ x(1+0.25)=2.68 \\ \text{Solve for x:} \\ x=(2.68)/(1+0.25) \\ x=2.144 \end{gathered}

So, the original price was $2.144

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