Question

The cost of phone is reduced by 30% new cost is 116.83 what was the original price of the phone

Answer 1

166.90

Explanation:

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Answer 2

p = $116.83/0.70 = $166.90

Explanation:

let p represent the original price. Then:

(1.00 - 0.30)p = $116.83, or

0.70p = $116.83.

Finally,

p = $116.83/0.70 = $166.90