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Question 717645: A home sold for $150,000, which represents a 10% loss on the owners investment. How much did the home cost originally?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X-(.10X)=150,000
.90X=150,000
X=150,000/.90
X=$166,666.67 ANS.