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luna sold her surfboard for 75 making a loss of 20% what was the original cost price

Solution

l u na so l d h er s u r f b o a r d f or 75 makin g a l oss o f 20% w ha t w a s t h e or i g ina l cos t p r i ce

Solution

Amount before reduction : 93.75

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

75 = x - 0.2 x

75 = x - 0.2 x : x = \frac{375}{4}

\frac{375}{4} = 93.75

Amount before reduction : 93.75

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