SOLUTION: What was the (MSRP) for a Lexus SC 430 that sold for $54,450 after a 10% discount?

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Question 351483: What was the (MSRP) for a Lexus SC 430 that sold for
$54,450 after a 10% discount?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
*Note: a 10% discount iis the same as paying 90% of the full list price.
Let P be the manufacturer’s suggested retail price
.
Question states
.90*P = $54,450
P = $60,500
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check your answer
$60,500 - $6050 = $54,450