SOLUTION: Computer universe stock lost 12.5% of its value in one day's trading in the stock market. If the stock sold for $28 per share at the end of the day, what was its price at the start

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Question 276792: Computer universe stock lost 12.5% of its value in one day's trading in the stock market. If the stock sold for $28 per share at the end of the day, what was its price at the start of the day
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = its price at the start
x+-+.125x+=+28
x%2A%281+-+.125%29+=+28
x+=+28%2F.875

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):