Question: If the price of a book is increased by 10% and the new price is $22, what was the original price?
Options:
Correct Answer: $20
Solution:
Let the original price be x. The new price after a 10% increase is x + 0.1x = 1.1x. Setting this equal to $22 gives us 1.1x = 22, so x = 22/1.1 = 20. Therefore, the original price was $20.