After an Increase of 8%, the New Amount Was $875

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Essay

After an increase of 8%, the new amount was $875. What was the original amount?

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Definitions:

Lead-Acid Battery

A type of rechargeable battery that uses lead dioxide and sponge lead, with an electrolyte of sulfuric acid, commonly used in vehicles and backup power systems.

Terminal Voltage

The voltage measured across the terminals of a device, which can be affected by the device's internal resistance and the current flowing through it.

Nicad Battery

A rechargeable battery variety utilizing nickel oxide hydroxide and cadmium metal as its electrode materials.

Cells

Basic units of a battery, generating electrical energy through chemical reactions, and can be combined to increase voltage or current capacity.