SOLUTION: the price of a winter jacket was decreased to a sale of $56.00. this was a 30% reduction.what was the former price?
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Question 278835: the price of a winter jacket was decreased to a sale of $56.00. this was a 30% reduction.what was the former price?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.70*x=56
7x/10=56
7x=560
x=80
80 dollars was the original price
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.7*80=56
7/10*80=56
7*8=56
ok
3/10*80=24
80-24=56
ok
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