Question

What was the original price if: after increasing by 60% it became $8a?

Answer 1

I think it’s 5......I think

Answer 2

5a

Explanation:

We can make a mathematical equation with the information obtained:

final value = initial value * (1 + percentage)

So, if we want to know the inicial value, what we have to do is clear it.

So:

`initial value = (final value)/(1+percentage)`

So, in this case:

`initial value=(8a)/(1+0.60) = (8a)/(1.6)=5a`