If the price of a book is increased by 20% and the new price is $24, what was the original price?

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If the price of a book is increased by 20% and the new price is $24, what was the original price?
  1. $18
  2. $20
  3. $22
  4. $25

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Q: If the price of a book is increased by 20% and the new price is $24, what was the original price?
Solution: Let the original price be x. Then, x + 0.2x = 24, or 1.2x = 24. Thus, x = 24 / 1.2 = 20.
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