document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=179391>Question 179391</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The total cost of airfare is $214, including the 10% tax or the original airfare. what is the original airfare? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x = original cost<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x + .10x = 214<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x(1+.10) = 214<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x(1.10) = 214<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 214/1.10<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = $194.55 </SPAN>\n" );
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