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javier bought a microwave for $105. the cost was 30% off the orginal price. what was the price of the microwave before the sale? Step by Step

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Answer: price was $150

Step-by-step explanation: original price was x. When discount is 30%

Price is (100-30)% = 70 % from the original. 70% = 0.70

So we have an equation 0.7x = 105. And x= 105/0.7= 150

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