SOLUTION: what is the cost of item that cost 54$ and 60% off

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Question 943519: what is the cost of item that cost 54$ and 60% off
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, Nick123cross:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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the cost of item x$
if 60% or 60%2F100 off x$ is 54$, then
%2860%2F100%29x=54$
60x=54%2A100$
60x=5400$
x=5400%2F60$
x=90$ =>the cost of item

Answer by Nick123cross(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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60% off 54 is equal to (60 x 60) / 100 = 32.4. So if you buy an item at $54 with 60% discounts, you will pay $21.6