Question

The value of a professional basketball player's autograph rose 30% in the last year. It is now worth $299.00. What was it worth a

year ago?

Answer 1

230

Explanation:

Given:

Since it was rose 30%

and the rose price now is worth $299.00

To Find:

What was it worth a year ago? (aka {Original price})

Solve:

Original value + increase = current value

x + 0.3x = 299

1.3x = 299

Divide both sides by 1.3

1.3/1.3x = 299/1.3

x = 230

It was worth 230 a year ago

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