Problema Solution

A dealer allows 30% discount on his list of prices and then makes a profit of 25% on his cost price. what is the listed price of a camera on which he gains $91?

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Let x be the list price.


x - .25 x = 30 + .40 (30)

.75 x = 30 + 12

.75 x = 42

x = 42/.75

x = $ 56