SOLUTION: Kathryn bought a sweater for 300 pesos. The regular price was 400 pesos. The sign showed 25% off on all items. Was the price correct? (Please answer algebraically)

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Question 373569: Kathryn bought a sweater for 300 pesos. The regular price was 400 pesos. The sign showed 25% off on all items. Was the price correct?




(Please answer algebraically)
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Regular price = 400 pesos
25% discount
let buting price be x
x = 400 - (25/100 *400)
= 300.
The price is right
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