Question

From last week to this week, the price of oranges at a farmer’s market decreased by 20%. If the price of oranges this week is $1.40 per pound, what was the price per pound last week?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We can calculate it through some ways. Firstly writing as an equation, just to organize it:

1.) P=1.75-(\frac{20}{100} *1.75)\Rightarrow P= 1.75 -(0.2*1.75) \Rightarrow P=1.75-(0.35) \Rightarrow P=\$1.4

2) Dividing 1.75 by 1.20. Because it is 20% we add to 1, and then divide it.

1.75 : 1.2 \approx 1.4 =\$1.40

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Answer 2

Answer:

price of oranges = 1.40/pound ( this week)

decrease in price = 20%

80% = 1.40/pound

100%= 1.75(price last week)