Pranish K.

asked • 01/05/18

A stereo is marked down $75. If this is a 15% decrease what is the sale price.

I have no clue how to find this answer. My teacher gave it to me as a practice problem please help.

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Kenneth S. answered • 01/05/18

Expert Help in Algebra/Trig/(Pre)calculus to Guarantee Success in 2018

If the % of decrease is 15, then you only pay 85% of the original price p; the discount is:
0.15p= 75USD
Can you solve for p?
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