ClaudieKnippel150 ClaudieKnippel150

12-05-2014
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The Computer Store has reduced the price of a computer by 15%.

What is the original price of the computer if the sale price is $1275?

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kate200468 kate200468

12-05-2014

\(x-what\ is\ the\ original\ price\ of\ the\ computer\\ \\x-15\% x=1275\ \ \ \Leftrightarrow\ \ \ 85\%x=1275\ \ \ \Leftrightarrow\ \ \ 0.85x=1275\ /:0.85\\ \\x= \frac{1275}{0.85} \ \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \ x=1500\\ \\Ans.\ The\ original\ price\ of\ the\ computer\ is\ \$1500.\)

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