SOLUTION: Brandon gets a 40% discount on loose diamonds where he works. The cost of the setting is $250. If he plans to spend at most $1450, then what is the price range (list price) of the

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Question 213332: Brandon gets a 40% discount on loose diamonds where he works. The cost of the setting is $250. If he plans to spend at most $1450, then what is the price range (list price) of the diamonds he can afford?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if he gets 40% off, and list is x
he pays x+-+.4x
Setting is 250
1450+-+250+=+x+-+.4x
1200+=+.6x
x+=+1200%2F.6
x+=+2000
The most he can afford is a diamond listed
for $2000