SOLUTION: Deon purchased a house and sold it for a 24% profit. If he sold the house for $260,400 what was the original purchase price?

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Question 896222: Deon purchased a house and sold it for a 24% profit. If he sold the house for $260,400 what was the original purchase price?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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260400/1.24=$210,806.45