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If a phone is sold for 200 with a 25% profit, what was the cost price?

Solution

I f a p h o n e i s so l d f or 200 w i t h a 25% p ro f i t, w ha t w a s t h e cos t p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount before addition : 160

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

200 = x + 0.25 x

200 = x + 0.25 x : x = 160

Amount before addition : 160

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