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A shoe was priced at 75 and is sold now at 10% off. What is the price of the shoe now

Solution

A s h oe w a s p r i ce d a t 75 an d i s so l d n o w a t 10% o ff . Wha t i s t h e p r i ce o f t h e s h oe n o w

Solution

Amount after discount : 67.5

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 75 - 0.1 \cdot 75

x = 75 - 0.1 \cdot 75 : x = 67.5

Amount after discount : 67.5

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