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Populaire Word Problems >

Lee's Books sold 598 bookmarks this year. That is 8% fewer than the store sold last year. How many bookmarks did Lee's Books sell last year?

Solution

L e e^{'} s B oo k s so l d 598 b oo kma r k s t hi s ye a r . T ha t i s 8% f e w er t han t h e s t ore so l d l a s t ye a r . Ho w man y b oo kma r k s d i d L e e^{'} s B oo k s se ll l a s t ye a r ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 650

étapes des solutions

Translate the problem into an equation:

598 = x - 0.08 x

598 = x - 0.08 x : x = 650

Amount before reduction : 650

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