SOLUTION: A computer manufacturer reduced the price of his model X computer by 3%. Tf the new price of the model X computer is $2489, then how much did the computer cost, in dollars, before

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Question 276509: A computer manufacturer reduced the price of his model X computer by 3%. Tf the new price of the model X computer is $2489, then how much did the computer cost, in dollars, before its price was redued? (Round to the nearest dollar).
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(1-.03)x=2,489
.97x=2,489
x=2,489/.97
x=$2,566 ans. for the original price.