Sipho made a 12.5% when he sold a coat for E437.50 .calculate original cost of the coat

Scott Lance asked Sep 7, 2022

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Scott Lance asked Sep 7, 2022

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Answer:

E500

Explanation:

Given x the original price of the coat

437.5 + 0.125x = x

437.5 = 0.875x

x = E500

Justfortherec answered Sep 12, 2022

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