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Populaire Word Problems >

Eric bought a suit on sale for 219. This price was 27% less than the original price.What was the original price?

Solution

E r i c b o ug h t a s u i t o n s a l e f or 219. T hi s p r i ce w a s 27% l ess t han t h e or i g ina l p r i ce . Wha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 300

étapes des solutions

Translate the problem into an equation:

219 = x - 0.27 x

219 = x - 0.27 x : x = 300

Amount before reduction : 300

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