Solve.
-Last year the yearly tuition at State University went up 20%. This year's charge for tuition for the year is $91,200. What was it last year before the increase went into effect?
A)$91,200
B)$76,000
C)$15,200
D)$18,240

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Last year's tuition, before the 20% increase, can be found by dividing this year's tuition by 1.20 (since 20% increase means the cost is now 120% of the original, or 1.20 times the original). So, $91,200 / 1.20 = $76,000.

Solve. -Last Year the Yearly Tuition at State University Went Up