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Question 70922: I need help
a store sells everything at 30% off the list price. if it sells a 13 in television for $98, what is the list price?

thanks
Answer by mathman409(67) About Me  (Show Source):
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a store sells everything at 30% off the list price. if it sells a 13 in television for $98, what is the list price?
1% of X is really X/100, so do $98/100. You get $.98. $.98*70(because u want 70%, that is 100%-30%, not 1%)is $68.60.