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A cell phone is on sale for 30% off. If the SALE price is 239.89, what is the ORIGINAL price?

Solution

A ce ll p h o n e i s o n s a l e f or 30% o ff . I f t h e S A L E p r i ce i s 239.89, w ha t i s t h e OR I G I N A L p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 342.7

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

239.89 = x - 0.3 x

239.89 = x - 0.3 x : x = \frac{3427}{10}

\frac{3427}{10} = 342.7

Amount before discount : 342.7

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