SOLUTION: what was the value of a radio which has been decreased by 55% and now 157.5?

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Question 905683: what was the value of a radio which has been decreased by 55% and now 157.5?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Math_Boss:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +C+ = the original price
+C+-+.55C+=+157.5+
+.45C+=+157.5+
+C+=+350+
The original price was $350

Answer by Math_Boss(45) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"decreased by 55%" means 157.5=45%
45%2F100=157.5%2Fx
x=%28157.5%2A100%29%2F45
x=350
Ans:350