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If a computer was sold for 1200 at a loss of 20%, what was the cost price?

Solution

I f a co m p u t er w a s so l d f or 1200 a t a l oss o f 20%, w ha t w a s t h e cos t p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount after reduction : 960

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 1200 - 0.2 \cdot 1200

x = 1200 - 0.2 \cdot 1200 : x = 960

Amount after reduction : 960

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