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Ida's rent increased by 5%. the increase was $59. what was the original amount of ida's rent?

Sagot :

The original amount of ida's rent is $56.

How do you find the original price after an increase?

First consider the unknown original amount as 'x'. To find the increase or decrease, multiply the rate by the original amount 'x'. To find the final amount, add or subtract the increase or decrease to the original amount 'x' and equate this to given final amount. Solve the equation and find the original amount 'x'.

Let the original amount be x. This amount increase by 5% after increasing the amount is $59.

[tex]x+x(\frac{5}{100})=59\\\\[/tex]

[tex]x+x(\frac{1}{20})=59\\\\[/tex]

[tex]\frac{21x}{20}[/tex]  = 59

x = $56.19

Hence, The original amount be x =$56.19.

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