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Miko bought a bicycle at a discount of 10%.After the discount, the price is 180.How much did the bicycle cost less than the usual price?

Solution

M ik o b o ug h t a bi cyc l e a t a d i sco u n t o f 10%. A f t er t h e d i sco u n t, t h e p r i ce i s 180. Ho w m u c h d i d t h e bi cyc l e cos t l ess t han t h e u s u a l p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 200

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

180 = x - 0.1 x

180 = x - 0.1 x : x = 200

Amount before discount : 200

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