SOLUTION: The Computer Store has reduced the price of a computer by 15%. What is the original price of the computer if the sale price is $1275?

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Question 162114: The Computer Store has reduced the price of a computer by 15%. What is the original price of the computer if the sale price is $1275?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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1,275=(1-.15)x
1,275=.85x
x=1,275/.85
x=$1,500 was the original price.