SOLUTION: A stereo was sold for $270 after it was reduced by 1/3 of its original price. What was the original price

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Question 711778:
A stereo was sold for $270 after it was reduced by 1/3 of its original price. What was the original price
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X-X/3=270
2X/3=270
2X=3*270
2X=810
X=810/2
X=$405 ANS.
PROOF:
405-405/3=270
405-135=270
270=270