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  • 25-10-2022
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11. Jarrod's favorite movie is now on video at 15% off the originalprice. If he pays $17, what was the original price?

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MalakX510065 MalakX510065
  • 25-10-2022

original price = x

discount = 15%

price after discount = $17

Write an equation:

x (1-15/100) = 17

x (1-0.15 ) = 17

0.85x = 17

Solve for x:

x = 17/0.85

x = $20

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