paid 2100 i for a dress and the dress was 5% higher than the original price.
what's the original price for the dress

To find the original price of the dress before the 5% increase, we can set up the equation as follows:

Let the original price be \( P \).

Since the dress was 5% higher than the original price, the total price paid is:

\[
P + 0.05P = 1.05P
\]

We know that this total price is equal to 2100:

\[
1.05P = 2100
\]

Now, solve for \( P \):

\[
P = \frac{2100}{1.05} = 2000
\]

So, the original price of the dress was **2000**.

Would you like to explore this further or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
1. How much would the dress cost if the increase were 10% instead of 5%?
2. What would be the original price if the paid amount was 2520 and the increase was 5%?
3. How can you calculate the percentage increase if you know both the original and new prices?
4. If the original price of the dress was 2000, what is the new price after a 10% discount?
5. How does the price change if the increase is compounded multiple times?

**Tip:** When dealing with percentage changes, remember to convert the percentage to a decimal before performing any calculations.

Discover how to calculate the original price of an item that was marked 5% higher than its original price. This math problem involves linear equations and percentage increase calculations. Suitable for high school students and anyone interested in solving real-world math problems.

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