SOLUTION: Jim is able to sell a hand carved statue for $670 which was 35% profit over his cost. How much did the statue originally cost him?

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Question 188847: Jim is able to sell a hand carved statue for $670 which was 35% profit over his cost. How much did the statue originally cost him?
Answer by feliz1965(151) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Original price = (total amount given)/(given %)
Original price = $670.00/0.35
Can you take it from here?
You may have to round off to the nearest hundredths.