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This year, a French restaurant used 205,707 ounces of cream. That is 70% less than last year, when the restaurant had a different menu. How much cream did the restaurant use last year?

Solution

T hi s ye a r, a F re n c h res t a u r an t u se d 205, 707 o u n ces o f cre am . T ha t i s 70% l ess t han l a s t ye a r, w h e n t h e res t a u r an t ha d a d i ff ere n t m e n u . Ho w m u c h cre am d i d t h e res t a u r an t u se l a s t ye a r ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 685690

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

205707 = x - 0.7 x

205707 = x - 0.7 x : x = 685690

Amount before reduction : 685690

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