SOLUTION: a jeweler prices his items 60% over their wholesale price.if a watch sales for 152 what is its wholesale?

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Question 974598: a jeweler prices his items 60% over their wholesale price.if a watch sales for 152 what is its wholesale?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the wholesale price
+x+%2B+.6x+=+152+
+1.6x+=+152+
+x+=+152%2F1.6+
+x+=+95+
It is $95 wholesale