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

Dimezis asked Oct 8, 2023

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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

Dimezis asked Oct 8, 2023

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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

Bejmax answered Oct 12, 2023

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