SOLUTION: After getting a 15% discount on the price of a new Chrysler Sebring convertible, Helen paid $27,000. what was the original price of the convertible? Gwen bought a new Toyot

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Question 120749: After getting a 15% discount on the price of a new Chrysler Sebring convertible, Helen paid $27,000. what was the original price of the convertible?


Gwen bought a new Toyota Corolla. the selling price plus the 8% state sales tax was $15,714. what was the selling price?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let p = original price
p+-+.15p+=+27000
.85p+=+27000
p+=+31765
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Let s = selling price
s+%2B+.08s+=+15714
1.08s+=+15714
s+=+14550