SOLUTION: In a sale the original price is reduced by 30%. After the reduction, the bicycle cost Rs8400. Calculate the original price of the bicycle.

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Question 987679: In a sale the original price is reduced by 30%. After the reduction, the bicycle cost Rs8400. Calculate the original price of the bicycle.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sale price is 70% of the original price, so:
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Rs8400/0.70=Rs12000
ANSWER: The original price was Rs12000.