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  • 01-12-2021
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Nga's car insurance premium increased by $60, which was 8% of the original cost. What was the original cost of premium?

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  • 01-12-2021

Answer:

  $750

Step-by-step explanation:

If p represents the original cost, the relationship expressed in the problem statement is ...

  60 = 0.08p

Dividing by 0.08, we find ...

  p = 60/0.08 = 750

The original cost of the premium was $750.

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