SOLUTION: The price of a car was reduced to 19668. This was a 12% reduction. What was the original price?
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Question 54282
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The price of a car was reduced to 19668. This was a 12% reduction. What was the original price?
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Price = x
x - 0.12x = 19668
x(1 - 0.12) = 19668
0.88x = 19668
x = $22,350
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