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24 April, 06:13

When the tax on cigarettes was increased by 5%, the price of a certain pack became $5.60. What was the original price?

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  1. 24 April, 06:33
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    X=the original price.

    Then:

    x+5% of x=$5.60

    5%=5/100

    We can suggest this equation:

    x + (5/100) x=5.60

    lower common multiñle=100

    100x+5x=560

    105x=560

    x=560/105

    x≈5.33

    Answer: the original price was $5.33.
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