SOLUTION: Manuel works in a music store and earns 7.2% commission on each sale . If Manuel sells a piano and earns $130.50, what is the price of the piano? Round your answer to the nearest c

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Question 1152445: Manuel works in a music store and earns 7.2% commission on each sale . If Manuel sells a piano and earns $130.50, what is the price of the piano? Round your answer to the nearest cent
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the price of the piano
+.072x+=+130.5+
+x+=+1812.5+
The price is $1,812.50