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  • 09-01-2022
  • Mathematics
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Problem 2.2
Each week, the price of oranges at the farmer's market
increases by 20%.
The price of oranges this week is $4.50.
What was the price last week?
dollars

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starrptomom starrptomom
  • 09-01-2022

Answer:

$3.60.

Step-by-step explanation:

4.5 = x + 20% of x

4.5 = x + 0.2x

1.2x = 4.5

x = 3.75

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