Homework Help: Math

Posted by Mathew on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 2:49pm.

The price of a video system increased by 15% to $1,127.00. What was the price of the system before the increase?

(a)$900.80 (b)$908.00 (c)$809.00 (d)$890.00 (e)$980.00

I need help with this problem and to be leaded towards the direction to find the right answer

Math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 3:58pm
1.15x = 1,127

x = 1,127 / 1.15

x = ?

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