Kris R.
asked • 02/07/19After a 4% reduction, you purchase a new bike for $288. What was the original price of the bike?
A) Write an equation that can be used to solve this question. Use x as the original cost and write any percentage in decimal form
B) Solve your part [A] equation for x to find the original price of the bike.
Mark M. answered • 02/07/19
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
0.96c = 288
Can you sole for c and answer?
Mark M.
0.96x = 288. What prevents you from solving for x?02/08/19
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Kris R.
After a 4% reduction, you purchase a new bike for $288. What was the original price of the bike? A) Write an equation that can be used to solve this question. Use x as the original cost and write any percentage in decimal form02/07/19