SOLUTION: A merchant increases the wholesale cost of a Maytag washing machine by 30% to determine the selling price. If the washer sells for $651.30, find the wholesale cost.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Finance -> SOLUTION: A merchant increases the wholesale cost of a Maytag washing machine by 30% to determine the selling price. If the washer sells for $651.30, find the wholesale cost.       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 781659: A merchant increases the wholesale cost of a Maytag washing machine by 30% to determine the selling price. If the washer sells for $651.30, find the wholesale cost.
Answer by Brendans(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply the original price by 0.3