Problema Solution
Between the years 2000 and 2006, the average cost of auto insurance for a specific person grew 29%, to $856. What was the average cost in 2000? Round to the nearest dollar
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let 'x' represent the average cost in 2000
x + 0.29x = 856
by solving we find:
x = $664
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the average cost in 2000 was $664 to the nearest dollar.