SOLUTION: A retail store sells a jacket for 75% more than the wholesale price it is charged by the manufacturer. If the store sells the jacket for $49, how much is it charged by the manufact
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Question 363027: A retail store sells a jacket for 75% more than the wholesale price it is charged by the manufacturer. If the store sells the jacket for $49, how much is it charged by the manufacturer ?
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+.75x=49
1.75x=49
x=49/1.75
x=$28 is the manufacturer's price.
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