SOLUTION: saidhari bougth a toaster for $30. it was 1/4 of the list price. how much was the list price

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Question 843617: saidhari bougth a toaster for $30. it was 1/4 of the list price. how much was the list price
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +p+ = the list price
+p+-+%281%2F4%29%2Ap+=+30+
+%283%2F4%29%2Ap+=+30+
+3p+=+120+
+p+=+40+
the list price was $40