SOLUTION: A car dealership advertises a 30% off sale on all cars in stock. If the sale price of a particular model is $12500, what is the regular price of the car?

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Question 335682: A car dealership advertises a 30% off sale on all cars in stock. If the sale price of a particular model is $12500, what is the regular price of the car?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A car dealership advertises a 30% off sale on all cars in stock. If the sale price of a particular model is $12500, what is the regular price of the car?
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Let the regular price be "x":
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Equation:
x - 0.30x = 12500
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0.70x = 12500
x = $17.857.14
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Cheers,
Stan H.