SOLUTION: A calculator cost $67.50 with a discount of 25%. Find the price before the discount using an equation.
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Question 474761: A calculator cost $67.50 with a discount of 25%. Find the price before the discount using an equation.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A calculator cost $67.50 with a discount of 25%. Find the price before the discount using an equation.
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Let the pre-discount price be "x":
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Equation:
x - 0.25x = 67.50
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0.75x = 67.50
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x = $90.00 (original price)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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