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The price of a used car is reduced by 25% to 6,000. What was the initial price of the car in dollars? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

Solution

T h e p r i ce o f a u se d c a r i s re d u ce d b y 25% t o 6, 000. Wha t w a s t h e ini t ia l p r i ce o f t h e c a r in d o ll a rs ? R o u n d yo u r an s w er t o t h e n e a res t d o ll a r .

Solution

Amount before reduction : 8000

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

6000 = x - 0.25 x

6000 = x - 0.25 x : x = 8000

Amount before reduction : 8000

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