document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=981344>Question 981344</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Two lots are purchased for $375,000. One lot costs 25% less than the other. What did each lot cost? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "x=cost of more expensive lot; 0.75x=other lot <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x+0.75x=$375,000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.75x=$375,000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=$214285.71 ANSWER 1: The higher priced lot was $214285.71<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Total-expensive lot=other lot<BR>\n" );
document.write( "$375,000-$214285.71=$160714.29 ANSWER 2: The lower priced lot was $160714.29<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "One lot cost 25% less.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "$214285.71-(($214285.71)(0.25))=$214285.71-$53571.43=$160714.28\r<BR>\n" );
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