Question 1144335
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The basic equation is


    40x + 2.5*(48-40)*x = 1230.


Simplify and solve for x


    40x + 2.5*8x = 1230

    40x + 20x    = 1230

    60x          = 1230

      x           = {{{1230/60}}} = 20.50 dollars.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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