document.write( "Question 539512: Terrell finds that if he takes a cruise in July it will cost $1200. This is 25% less than if he took the same cruise in December. What is the cost of taking the cruise in December? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #353442 by oberobic(2304)\"\" \"About 
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x = price in December
\n" ); document.write( ".75x = price in July
\n" ); document.write( ".75x = $1200
\n" ); document.write( "x = $1600
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\n" ); document.write( "(1200-1600)/1600 * 100 = -400/1600 * 100 = -.25*100 = -25%
\n" ); document.write( "Correct.
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