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The cost of a phone is reduced by 20%. The new cost is $70.40. What was the original price?

a. $58.40
b. $84.00
c. $56.00
d. $88.00

User Munanadi
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Answer:

$88.00

Explanation:

80%=$70.40

1%=$70.40÷80

1%=$0.88

100%=$0.88×100

100%=$88.00

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