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.