Question

The value of a professional basketball player's autograph rose 30% in the last year. It is now worth $273.00. What was it worth a year ago?
$200.00
$210.00
$220.00
$230.00

Answer 1

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Answer 2

x = last year's value


(last year's value) + (30% of last year's value) = this year's value

x + 30% of x = 273

x + 0.30x = 273

solve for x

Answer 3

x*(1+0.30)=273

Answer 4

\[273 = \frac{ (100 + 30) *x}{ 100 }\]

Answer 5

210