SOLUTION: The first discount on a camera was 18%. The second discount was 20%. After these two discounts the price was $328. What was the original price?

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Question 930406: The first discount on a camera was 18%. The second discount was 20%. After these two discounts the price was $328. What was the original price?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = original price
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(1 - 0.20)((1 - 0.18)x) = 328
(0.80)((0.82)x) = 328
(0.80)*(0.82)x = 328
x = 328/( (0.80)*(0.82) )
x = 500
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answer:
the original price = $500
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