ravidrahman007 ravidrahman007

26-11-2014
Mathematics

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The price of a tent was decreased by 15% and sold for$76.49. What was the original price of the tent in dollars.

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jdpclarke jdpclarke

26-11-2014

well 100%-15% = 76.49,
so 0.85a = 76.49, where a is the original value
a = 76.49/0.85
a = $89.99

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