SOLUTION: The price of a refrigerator is increased by 50%. It then goes on sale, with the new sale price equaling 75% of the original price. The sale price is what percent of the increased p
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Question 746768: The price of a refrigerator is increased by 50%. It then goes on sale, with the new sale price equaling 75% of the original price. The sale price is what percent of the increased price?
I am a soldier overseas. Can you help with the above math problem? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The price of a refrigerator is increased by 50%. It then goes on sale, with the new sale price equaling 75% of the original price. The sale price is what percent of the increased price?
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P = original price
= 1.50P with the increase
- 0.75P new sale price
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= 0.75P = 75% of the original price
