Question

the price of a train ride went up by 1/6 and now it costs $14. what was the old price​

Answer 1

Answer:

$12

Step-by-step explanation:

old price : $x

went up : 1/6 of x = x + x/6 = 7x/6

new price : $14

hence...

7x/6 = 14

x = 14 × 6/7

x = 12

old price = $12