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Question 28514: hi i always had problems with math. we have this project and i really cant solve this problem, can you help me?
A man bought some tools for a total amount of $50,000. if he had bought 50 more tools, it would have cost him $20 less per price. how many tools did he buy?

Answer by askmemath(368) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the man have purchased X tools
Total value = $50,000
so each tool cost 50000%2FX
If he had bought 50 more tools
X+50
Per piece cost would be 50000%2F%28X%2B50%29
This is less by $20 per piece
i.e. %2850000%2FX%29+-+50000%2F%28X%2B50%29+=+20
Can you solve from here?