SOLUTION: after getting a 15% discount on the price of a new Chrysler Sebring converitable, Helen paid $27,000. what was the original price of the convertable?

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Question 52460: after getting a 15% discount on the price of a new Chrysler Sebring converitable, Helen paid $27,000. what was the original price of the convertable?
Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x=the original price of the car>
x-.15x=27,000
(1-.15)x=27,000
.85x=27,000
.85x/.85=27,000/.85
x=31,764.71
The original price of the car was $31,764.71