SOLUTION: The Computer Store has reduced the price of a computer by 15%. What is the original price of the computer if the sale price is $1275?
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Question 162114: The Computer Store has reduced the price of a computer by 15%. What is the original price of the computer if the sale price is $1275?
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1,275=(1-.15)x
1,275=.85x
x=1,275/.85
x=$1,500 was the original price.
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