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the price of an item has been reduced to 5%. the original price was\$60. what is the price of the item now?

Solución

t h e p r i ce o f an i t e m ha s b ee n re d u ce d t o 5%. t h e or i g ina l p r i ce w a s $60. w ha t i s t h e p r i ce o f t h e i t e m n o w ?

Solución

Amount after reduction : 57

Pasos de solución

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 60 - 0.05 \cdot 60

x = 60 - 0.05 \cdot 60 : x = 57

Amount after reduction : 57

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