Question

The value of a house has increased by 7%. The house is now valued at 749,000.

Work out the value of the house before the increase.

Answer 1

749000 = x + x(0.07)

1.07x = 749000

x = 700000

The value of the house before the increase was $700,000.

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Answer 2

700000

Explanation:

Today price= 749000

Today price= actual price*(1+7%)

749000=AP+0,07AP

749000=1,07AP

AP=749000/1,07

AP=700000