SOLUTION: the book barn prices it paperback books by raising the wholesale price 60% and then adding .75. what is the wholesale price of a paper back that sells for $5? please show your w

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Question 1140086: the book barn prices it paperback books by raising the wholesale price 60% and then adding .75. what is the wholesale price of a paper back that sells for $5?
please show your work ty

Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


x = wholesale price
1.60x = wholesale price increased by 60%
1.60x + 0.75 = selling price

1.60x+%2B+0.75+=+5.00

Solve using basic algebra....