SOLUTION: Having a bit of trouble here After a 17% reduction, a boat sold for $23,240. What was the original price of the boat?

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Question 897289: Having a bit of trouble here
After a 17% reduction, a boat sold for $23,240. What was the original price of the boat?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1-.17)*x=23240
.83x=23240
x=23240/.83