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Question 1124388: In a mythical country where the number system is base 5, the soap price is increased 40 base 5 percent later the new price is reduced by 40 base 5, what percent of the original price is base 5 Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! In a mythical country where the number system is base 5, the soap price is increased 40 base 5 percent later the new price is reduced by 40 base 5, what percent of the original price is base 5
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40 base 5 = 20 decimal.
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P = 1.2*P
Then P = 0.8*(1.2P) = 0.96P
--> 96% of the starting price.
96 decimal = 341 base 5
