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after a 15% decrease an item sell for 560. what was the original price

Solution

a f t er a 15% d ecre a se an i t e m se ll f or 560. w ha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce

Solution

Amount before reduction : 658.82352 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

560 = x - 0.15 x

560 = x - 0.15 x : x = \frac{11200}{17}

\frac{11200}{17} = 658.82352 \dots

Amount before reduction : 658.82352 \dots

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