Question

A house costs 36% more today than when it was built. If the cost of the house today is $333200. Find the cost when it was built.

Answer 1

Present cost = 333200

increase in % = 36%

Let initial cost be x

x + 36% of x = 333200

x + 0.36x =333200

1.36x = 333200

x = 333200/1.36 = 245000

Answer 2

Answer:245000

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