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The cost of a phone is reduced by 20%. The new cost is $70. 40. What was the original price?.

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Answer:

88

Explanation:

newlet x be the original cost

cost is 80% of original cost that is 70.40

80%of x =70.40

x=70.40x100/80=88

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