SOLUTION: If 6% is deducted from a bill,$282 remains to be paid. How much is the original bill

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Question 1129350: If 6% is deducted from a bill,$282 remains to be paid. How much is the original bill

Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-0.06x = 282
0.94x = 282
x = 282/0.94 = 300 is the original bill
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