SOLUTION: Last year the price of a certain computer was $150 more than it is now. This year 's price is 3/4 of last year's price. How much does the computer cost this year?

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Question 909247: Last year the price of a certain computer was $150 more than it is now. This year 's price is 3/4 of last year's price. How much does the computer cost this year?
Found 2 solutions by KlambinRonsentaswer, MathTherapy:
Answer by KlambinRonsentaswer(36)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm glad to help you. :)
150÷(1-3/4)=600
So the answer is $600.
Klambin.
Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Last year the price of a certain computer was $150 more than it is now. This year 's price is 3/4 of last year's price. How much does the computer cost this year?


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