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After a store deducted 15% from the price of a stereo, Charlie paid $123. What was the original price of the stereo?

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Answer:

Explanation:

assume x = original price

100% -15%= 75%

75% of x = 123


(75)/(100) * x = 123\\\\(75x)/(100) = 123\\\\75 x = 12300\\x = 164

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