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A house has increased in value by 59% since it was purchased. If the original value is 580,000 what was the value after the increase?

Solution

A h o u se ha s in cre a se d in v a l u e b y 59% s in ce i t w a s p u rc ha se d . I f t h e or i g ina l v a l u e i s 580, 000 w ha t w a s t h e v a l u e a f t er t h e in cre a se ?

Solution

Amount after addition : 922200

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 580000 + 0.59 \cdot 580000

x = 580000 + 0.59 \cdot 580000 : x = 922200

Amount after addition : 922200

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