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Mrs. Miller chose a dishwasher with a reduced price of \$886.20 after a markdown of 20% from the original price. Find the original price.

Solution

M rs . M i ll er c h ose a d i s h w a s h er w i t h a re d u ce d p r i ce o f $886.20 a f t er a ma r k d o w n o f 20% f ro m t h e or i g ina l p r i ce . F in d t h e or i g ina l p r i ce .

Solution

Amount after reduction : 708.96

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 886.2 - 0.2 \cdot 886.2

x = 886.2 - 0.2 \cdot 886.2 : x = 708.96

Amount after reduction : 708.96

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