SOLUTION: After a 40% reduction, you purchase a new stereo for $240. What was the price of the stereo before the reduction?

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Question 1094017: After a 40% reduction, you purchase a new stereo for $240. What was the price of the stereo before the reduction?

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
240/0.060=400
60% is the sale price so use it.