Candy bars have increased in price by 6% in recent years. If today's price is approximately $1.50, how much was the original price of candy bars before the price increase?

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Candy bars have increased in price by 6% in recent years. If today's price is approximately $1.50, how much was the original price of candy bars before the price increase?

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Answer:

1.42

Explanation:

x = original price

x + .06x = 1.50

1.06x = 1.50

x = 1.42

Hamid Haghdoost answered Dec 17, 2021

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