SOLUTION: I need help a store sells everything at 30% off the list price. if it sells a 13 in television for $98, what is the list price? thanks

SOLUTION: I need help a store sells everything at 30% off the list price. if it sells a 13 in television for $98, what is the list price? thanks

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a store sells everything at 30% off the list price. if it sells a 13 in television for $98, what is the list price?

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Answer by mathman409(67) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a store sells everything at 30% off the list price. if it sells a 13 in television for $98, what is the list price?
1% of X is really X/100, so do $98/100. You get $.98. $.98*70(because u want 70%, that is 100%-30%, not 1%)is $68.60.
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