SOLUTION: When the cost of a car is multiplied by 0.02 the result is $1710 what is the cost of the car

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Question 1016803: When the cost of a car is multiplied by 0.02 the result is $1710 what is the cost of the car
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=cost of car
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0.02x=$1710 . Divide each side by (0.02).
x=$85500
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ANSWER: The car cost $85500.
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