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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Alonzo Boyle

Mathematics

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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Gideon Mcbride · Answer 1

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.