document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1190399>Question 1190399</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 3.	A salesman bought a laptop from a manufacturer. The salesman then sold the laptop for $15,600 making a profit of 25%. What amount did the salesman pay the manufacturer for the laptop?      </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "cost = x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "revenue = 1.25x since he made 25% profit<BR>\n" );
document.write( "revenue = 15,600\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1.25x = 15,600<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = (15,600)/(1.25)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 12,480\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Answer: $12,480<BR>\n" );
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