SOLUTION: Terrell finds that if he takes a cruise in July it will cost $1200. This is 25% less than if he took the same cruise in December. What is the cost of taking the cruise in December?
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Question 539512: Terrell finds that if he takes a cruise in July it will cost $1200. This is 25% less than if he took the same cruise in December. What is the cost of taking the cruise in December? Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x = price in December
.75x = price in July
.75x = $1200
x = $1600
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(1200-1600)/1600 * 100 = -400/1600 * 100 = -.25*100 = -25%
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