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edith buys last years novel for 16.50. this is with a 25% discount. what was the original price

Solution

e d i t h b u ys l a s t ye a rs n o v e l f or 16.50. t hi s i s w i t h a 25% d i sco u n t . w ha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce

Solution

Amount before discount : 22

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

16.5 = x - 0.25 x

16.5 = x - 0.25 x : x = 22

Amount before discount : 22

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