Problema Solution

After a 85% reduction, you purchase a new washing machine on sale for $102. What was the origional price of the washing machine?

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let 'x' represent the original price of the washing machine


after 85% reduction on x the price is $102 or:


x - 0.85x = 102


by solving we find


x = $680


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the original price of the washing machine was $680.