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Question 146026This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
: What was the MSRP for a Hummer H1 that sold for $107,272 after an 8% discountThis question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
: What was the MSRP for a Hummer H1 that sold for $107,272 after an 8% discount
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What was the MSRP for a Hummer H1 that sold for $107,272 after an 8% discount
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Let x = msrp cost for the H1
then
x - .08x = 107272
x(1 - .08) = 107272
x(.92) = 107272
x = 107272/.92
x = $116600