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Mark paid 1700Gh for sewing machine after he was given a discount of 15%. how much did the sewing machine originally cost

Solution

M a r k p ai d 1700 G h f or se w in g ma c hin e a f t er h e w a s g i v e n a d i sco u n t o f 15%. h o w m u c h d i d t h e se w in g ma c hin e or i g ina ll y cos t

Solution

Amount before discount : 2000

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

1700 = x - 0.15 x

1700 = x - 0.15 x : x = 2000

Amount before discount : 2000

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