SOLUTION: after a 60% reduction, you purchase a new soft drink machine on sale for $232. What was the original price of the soft drink machine?

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Question 708959: after a 60% reduction, you purchase a new soft drink machine on sale for $232. What was the original price of the soft drink machine?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1-.60)X=232
.4X=232
X=232/.4
X=$580 ORIGINAL PRICE.