SOLUTION: Mr V bought a guitar that was on sale and saved 15%. (Hint: What % did he Pay?) He paid $340. How much did the guitar cost before the sale.
What would be the formula?
Thanks
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Question 612330: Mr V bought a guitar that was on sale and saved 15%. (Hint: What % did he Pay?) He paid $340. How much did the guitar cost before the sale.
What would be the formula?
Thanks
Answer by flame8855(424) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
340 = 0.85x
x= 400
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