The value of a professional basketball player's autograph rose 10% in the last year. It is now worth $297.00. What was it worth a year ago?

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anonymous · Answer

297 * .10=29.70
297 - 29.70=267.30

You can double check the answer by multiplying 29.70 by 10.

anonymous · Answer

So, the price of the autograph one year ago was $267.30

anonymous · Answer

hi I got this answer but they only give the answer choices:
A.   $270.00  

  B.   $280.00  

  C.   $260.00  

  D.   $250.00

anonymous · Answer

That means they are probably rounding the numbers. Let me try again.

anonymous · Answer

Rounding numbers:
297 to 300
29.70 to 30

300 - 30=270

anonymous · Answer

Thanks! I think it is A