If a new price of something is $ 4.20 and their givin u a 5% increase then whats the original price?

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If a new price of something is $ 4.20 and their givin u a 5% increase then whats the original price?

2007-02-24 13:34:15 · 4 answers · asked by ashley f 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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x times 1.05= $4.2
x= $4.2 divided by 1.05
x= $4.00

2007-02-24 13:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

If the price is $ 100. then the selling price will be $ 105. ( increase of 5%)

If the price is $ 4.20. then the selling price will be

= $ 4.20 xX 105 / 100

= $ 4.41

2007-02-24 14:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by brainy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

4.20 * 1.05= $4.41

2007-02-24 13:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by leo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

4.2/1.05 = $4

2007-02-24 13:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋