Question

After a 35% reduction, you purchase a new television for $136.5. What was the price of the television before the reduction?

A) First write an equation you can use to answer this question.
B) Solve your equation in part [A] to find the original price of the television.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

35% off means you pay 65%

sooo A) .65 x = 136.50 where x = original price

B) x = 136.50/.65 = $210 original price