SOLUTION: P sold his bicycle to Q at a profit of10%.Q sold it to R for 209$ at a loss of 5%.How much did the bicycle cost P?

SOLUTION: P sold his bicycle to Q at a profit of10%.Q sold it to R for 209$ at a loss of 5%.How much did the bicycle cost P?

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Question 1124632: P sold his bicycle to Q at a profit of10%.Q sold it to R for 209$ at a loss of 5%.How much did the bicycle cost P?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x, original price

Q spent

R spent 209 dollars, a loss to Q of 5%.

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