SOLUTION: what was the value of a radio which has been decreased by 55% and now 157.5?

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Question 905683: what was the value of a radio which has been decreased by 55% and now 157.5?

Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Math_Boss:
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the original price



The original price was $350

Answer by Math_Boss(45)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"decreased by 55%" means 157.5=45%


x=350
Ans:350

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