Question 1199650
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If you get a 17% discount, then you pay the remaining 83% of the price (since 17% + 83% = 100%)


x = original price before discount


83% = 83/100 = 0.83
83% of x = 0.83x = price after discount


0.83x = 28220
x = 28220/0.83
x = 34,000
The boat's price before the discount was <font color=red>$34,000</font>.


The amount saved is 
17% of 34,000 = 0.17*34000 = 5780
and the final price is
34,000 - 5,780 = 28,220
which confirms the answer is correct.



Answer: <font color=red>$34,000</font>
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