SOLUTION: Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your work. After receiving a discount of 12.5% on its bulk order of p

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Question 619804: Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your work.
After receiving a discount of 12.5% on its bulk order of printer paper, Johns’ Office Supply pays $3200. What was the price of the order before the discount? Round to the nearest dollar.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

After receiving a discount of 12.5% on its bulk order of printer paper regular cost   

Johns’ Office Supply pays $3200. 

 regular price - discount  = $3200

         x - .125x = $3200

         x(1 - .125) = $3200         

        x(1 - .125) = $3200/(.875)

          x = $3657 (Rounded to the nearest dollar)



 

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