Question

How to find the initial cost after percent increase

Answer 1

Answer:

To find the increase or decrease, multiply the rate by the original amount 'x'.

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Solution

1- Let the original amount be = x. Percent increase = 25%

2- Increase in price = 25% of x = 0.25 × x = 0.25x. ...

3- Final amount = $750 = 1.25x.