SOLUTION: Sam purchased 3 games for $140 after a discount of 30%. What was the original price?
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Question 1015720: Sam purchased 3 games for $140 after a discount of 30%. What was the original price?
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=original price
x-.3x=140
0.7x=140
x=140/0.7
x=$200.
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