During 2005 the Price of a Good Increased by 8

question 10

Multiple Choice

During 2005 the price of a good increased by 8%. In the sales on January 1st 2006, all items are reduced by 25%. If the sale price of the good is $688.50, find the original price at the beginning of 2005.

• A)$935
• B)$850
• C)$558
• D)$2,395
• E)$925

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