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An art gallery is increasing the asking price of its paintings by 60%. A painting now costs $400.00. How much was the painting before the increase??

An art gallery is increasing the asking price of its paintings by 60%. A painting now costs $400.00. How much was the painting before the increase??
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An art gallery is increasing the asking price of its paintings by 60%. A painting now costs $400.00. How much was the painting before the increase??

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$240

Explanation:

60% = 0.6

400 divided by 0.6 = 240

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