Problema Solution

Donna redeems a 10% coupon at her local nursery. After buying flowers her checkout price before tax is $217.95. How much would she have paid without the coupon?

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let


x = the money Donna would have paid without the coupon


x - 0.10x = 217.95


x*0.90 = 217.95


x = 217.95/0.90


x = $242.17


without the coupon Donna would have paid $242.17.