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The price of a computer decreased by 30%, and now it costs 700. What was the original price?

Solution

T h e p r i ce o f a co m p u t er d ecre a se d b y 30%, an d n o w i t cos t s 700. Wha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 1000

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

700 = x - 0.3 x

700 = x - 0.3 x : x = 1000

Amount before reduction : 1000

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