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a desk is on sale for 64%. the sales price is \$136.80. what is the regular price

Solution

a d es k i s o n s a l e f or 64%. t h e s a l es p r i ce i s $136.80. w ha t i s t h e re gu l a r p r i ce

Solution

Amount before addition : 83.41463 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

136.8 = x + 0.64 x

136.8 = x + 0.64 x : x = \frac{3420}{41}

\frac{3420}{41} = 83.41463 \dots

Amount before addition : 83.41463 \dots

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