Problema Solution

Jim is able to sell a statue for $670.00 for a 35% profit of his cost. What was the original price lf the statue?

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Let


x = original cost


Jim is able to sell a statue for $670.00 for a 35% profit of his cost means:


x + 0.35x = 670


by solving we find:


x = $496.30


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the original price of the statue was $496.30.