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document.write( "After receiving a discount of 12.5% on its bulk order of printer paper regular cost   
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document.write( "Johns’ Office Supply pays $3200. 
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document.write( " regular price - discount  = $3200
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document.write( "         x - .125x = $3200
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document.write( "         x(1 - .125) = $3200         
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document.write( "        x(1 - .125) = $3200/(.875)
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document.write( "          x = $3657 (Rounded to the nearest dollar)\r
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