SOLUTION: After a 70% reduction the new price is 210 what was the original price?

SOLUTION: After a 70% reduction the new price is 210 what was the original price?

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Question 644420: After a 70% reduction the new price is 210 what was the original price?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
After a 70% reduction the new price is 210 what was the original price?
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Let x = original price
then
x - .70x = 210
x(1-.70) = 210
x(.30) = 210
x = 210/.30
x = $700
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