Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-10 Change Expressed as a Percent - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 150: 39

Answer

12.63

Work Step by Step

Step 1) x - .05x =12 Step 2) .95x = 12 Step 3) x = 12 ÷ .95 Step 4) x = 12.63 --- Let x equal the original price. The original price minus the 5 percent discount is the sale price. Solve for x.
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