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The students in Naomi's class sold calendars for a fund-raiser this year and
last year.
This year, the selling price of each calendar was $13.25.
The price this year represents 6% more than the selling price of each
calendar last year.
The students in Naomi's class earned 20% of the money received from selling
these calendars,
They sold 650 calendars last year,
• They sold 600 calendars this year.
Based on the information, which statement is true?
The students in Naomi's dass earned more money from this fund-raiser
last year by $20.
The students in Naomi's class earned more money from this fund-raiser
last year by $35.
The students in Naomi's dass earned more money from this
fund-raiser this year by $20.
The students in Naomi's class earned more money from this
fund-raiser this year by $35.

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Answer:

We'll use the variable x to represent last year's price. First, we have to set up an equation:

We get this equation because $13.25 is 6% MORE than last year's price, meaning we need to add the original price to the increase. Next, we combine like terms and solve for x:

Last year's price was $12.50.

Step-by-step explanation: