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  • 22-07-2021
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Today only, a sofa is being sold at a 72% discount. The sale price is 218.40.
What was the price yesterday?

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  • 22-07-2021

Answer:

780

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the original price

x - x*72% is the new price

x - .72x = 218.40

.28x = 218.40

Divide each side by .28

.28x/.28 = 218.40/.28

x =780

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