document.write( "Question 441300: The manager of a clothing store uses a markup rate of 45% on all items. The selling price of the chair is $232. Find how much the manager paid for the chair. \n" ); document.write( "
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Let \"x\" = manager's cost
\n" ); document.write( "given:
\n" ); document.write( "\"+x+%2B+.45x+=+232+\"
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\n" ); document.write( "\"+1.45x+=+232+\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"x+=+160+\"
\n" ); document.write( "The manager paid $160
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