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A consumer purchased a computer after a 14​% price reduction. If x represents the​ computer's original​ price, the reduced price can be represented by​ ________.

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if u r getting it for 14% off, then u r paying 86%

so the reduced price can be represented by 0.86x

or
x - 0.14x
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Answer: The reduced price can be represented by 86%.

Explanation:

Let the original price of computer be 'x'.

Rate of price reduction = 14%

Amount of reduction would be


(14)/(100)* x\\\\=0.14x

So, Reduced price of a computer would be


x-0.14x\\\\=0.86x

Hence, the reduced price can be represented by 86%.

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