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The value of Jay's house has increased by 7%. His house is now valued at £749000. What was the value of the house before the increase?

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The value of Jay's house has increased by 7%. His house is now valued at £749000. What was the value of the house before the increase?

Solution

Amount before addition : 700000

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

749000 = x + 0.07 x

749000 = x + 0.07 x : x = 700000

Amount before addition : 700000

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