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A sofa is discounted to 375. If this is a 35% discount, find the recommended retail price.

Solution

A so f a i s d i sco u n t e d t o 375. I f t hi s i s a 35% d i sco u n t, f in d t h e reco mm e n d e d re t ai l p r i ce .

Solution

Amount before discount : 576.92307 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

375 = x - 0.35 x

375 = x - 0.35 x : x = \frac{7500}{13}

\frac{7500}{13} = 576.92307 \dots

Amount before discount : 576.92307 \dots

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