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After 85% reduction a new sofa is on sale for 93\$. What was the original price of the sofa

Solution

A f t er 85% re d u c t i o n a n e w so f a i s o n s a l e f or 93$. Wha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce o f t h e so f a

Solution

Amount before reduction : 620

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

93 = x - 0.85 x

93 = x - 0.85 x : x = 620

Amount before reduction : 620

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