SOLUTION: A merchant increases the wholesale cost of a Maytag washing machine by 50% to determine the selling price. If the washer sells for $703.50, find the wholesale cost.

SOLUTION: A merchant increases the wholesale cost of a Maytag washing machine by 50% to determine the selling price. If the washer sells for $703.50, find the wholesale cost.

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Question 1175230: A merchant increases the wholesale cost of a Maytag washing machine by 50% to determine the selling price. If the washer sells for $703.50, find the wholesale cost.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi
 W + .50W = $703.50
   1.50W = $703.50
       W = $469
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