SOLUTION: When the cost of a car is multiplied by 0.05 the result is 1780. find cost of the car.

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Question 644621: When the cost of a car is multiplied by 0.05 the result is 1780. find cost of the car.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let c = cost of the car

0.05c = 1780

c = 1780/0.05

c = 35600

So the cost of the car is 35,600 dollars.