SOLUTION: Mark ordered a rug.He gave a deposit of 30% of the cost and will pay the remaining money upon delivery.If her deposit was $75,how much will Mark have to pay upon delivery?

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Question 1107426: Mark ordered a rug.He gave a deposit of 30% of the cost and will pay the remaining money upon delivery.If her deposit was $75,how much will Mark have to pay upon delivery?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +c+ = the cost
+.3c+=+75+
+c+=+250+
and
+250+-+75+=+175+
Mark will have to pay $175 on delivery