Math, asked by emilyilling123, 4 months ago

A table increased in price by 3/5. After the increase it was priced at £88. What was the original price of the table?

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Answered by ponnareddy04

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Answer:

$ 87.4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let original cost be x

x + 3/5 = 88

(5x + 3) / 5 88

5X + 3 = 5 * 88

5x + 3 = 440

5x = 440 - 3

5x = 437

x = 87.4

Therefore original cost was $87.4

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