Problem 2.2 Each week, the price of oranges at the farmer's market
increases by 20%.
The price of oranges this week is $4.50.
What was the price last week?
dollars

$3.60.

Step-by-step explanation:

4.5 = x + 20% of x

4.5 = x + 0.2x

1.2x = 4.5

x = 3.75

total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is $98

step-by-step explanation:

given a united states citizen returning to the states declares the following items at the customs office: 3 shirts at $8.50 each 2 dresses at $27.50 each 1 pair of gold cuff links at $17.50 per pair. we have to find how much he pay

cost of 3 shirts if one cost at $8.50 is

cost of 2 dresses if one cost at $27.50 is  

cost of 1 pair of gold cuff at $17.50

so, total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is   $25.5+$55+$17.50=$98

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