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What is the original price if after an increase of 25% the price was $225.00?

User DennisLi
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Answer:

$900

Explanation:

You have to divide the percentage in order for it to go up.

User Amin Mousavi
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Answer:

$180.00

Explanation:

x (1 + 0.25) = 225.00

x = 225.00 / 1.25 = 180

User Nikita Platonenko
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