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Problem 2.2 Each week, the price of oranges at the farmer's market increases by 20%. The price of oranges this week is $4.50. What was the price last week? dollars

Problem 2.2 Each week, the price of oranges at the farmer's market increases by 20%. The price of oranges this week is $4.50. What was the price last week? dollars
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Problem 2.2

Each week, the price of oranges at the farmer's market
increases by 20%.
The price of oranges this week is $4.50.
What was the price last week?
dollars

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User Isius
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Answer:

$3.60.

Explanation:

4.5 = x + 20% of x

4.5 = x + 0.2x

1.2x = 4.5

x = 3.75

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