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Populaire Word Problems >

Terry sees this offer: Refurbished phone 35% off, now only £78. How much was the phone before the discounted price?

Solution

T erry sees t hi s o ff er : R e f u r bi s h e d p h o n e 35% o ff, n o w o n l y £78. Ho w m u c h w a s t h e p h o n e b e f ore t h e d i sco u n t e d p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 120

étapes des solutions

Translate the problem into an equation:

78 = x - 0.35 x

78 = x - 0.35 x : x = 120

Amount before discount : 120

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