document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=495076>Question 495076</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> solve the problem by ststing the equation you would use to solve and then solving it.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( " after reciving a discourt of 12.5% on it buly order of printer paper, John's office supply pays $3200. what was the price of the order before the discount? round to the nearest dollar. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let original price be \"x\":<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x - 0.125x = 3200<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "0.875x = 3200<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 3200/0.875<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = $3657,14<BR>\n" );
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