ningachick05
ningachick05 ningachick05
  • 03-03-2017
  • Mathematics
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The price of a pair of jeans at a store increased by 25% to $40. Find the price of the pair of jeans before the increase. Thanks!

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EdgeLord420 EdgeLord420
  • 03-03-2017
It was $30 because 25% more than 30 is 40
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fatimajeilani
fatimajeilani fatimajeilani
  • 03-03-2017
40 ÷ 1.25 = 32
price of jeans before increase was $32
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