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Sandra bought a pair of leather boots that were marked down by 20%. The original cost of the boots was 150. What did Sandra pay for the boots?

Solution

S an d r a b o ug h t a p ai r o f l e a t h er b oo t s t ha t w ere ma r k e d d o w n b y 20%. T h e or i g ina l cos t o f t h e b oo t s w a s 150. Wha t d i d S an d r a p a y f or t h e b oo t s ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 187.5

étapes des solutions

Translate the problem into an equation:

150 = x - 0.2 x

150 = x - 0.2 x : x = \frac{375}{2}

\frac{375}{2} = 187.5

Amount before reduction : 187.5

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