SOLUTION: bob bought a boat,he recieved .06 discount and 200 dollars off and paid 600 dollars for the boat,what is the original price for the boat

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Question 569222: bob bought a boat,he recieved .06 discount and 200 dollars off and paid 600 dollars for the boat,what is the original price for the boat
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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bob bought a boat,he recieved .06 discount and 200 dollars off and paid 600 dollars for the boat,what is the original price for the boat
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Let original price be "x":
x - 0.06x - 200 = 600
0.94x = 800
x = 800/0.94
x = $851.06
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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