Raymond B. answered 02/08/22
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
let x = the original price
.30 times x subtracted from x= 78.4
78.4 = x - .3x = .7x
x =78.4/.7 = $112 = the original price
33.6 = 112x.3
112-33.6 = 78,4
Kim S.
asked 02/06/22In a shop, all prices were reduced by 30%. After reduction, a suit was sold at $78.40.
(a) Calculate the selling price of the suit before reduction.
(b) If the selling price before reduction was 28% more than the cost price, calculate the percentage loss made by the shop.
Raymond B. answered 02/08/22
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
let x = the original price
.30 times x subtracted from x= 78.4
78.4 = x - .3x = .7x
x =78.4/.7 = $112 = the original price
33.6 = 112x.3
112-33.6 = 78,4
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