SOLUTION: please i need help how would i solve this? --> a store is selling television sets at a 30% discount. a particular set on sale costs $252. what was the original price?

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Question 374689: please i need help how would i solve this? --> a store is selling television sets at a 30% discount. a particular set on sale costs $252. what was the original price?
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
30% discount means the units are being sold at 70% of original cost
x+%2A+0.7+=+252
x+=+252%2F0.7
x+=+360