Problem 33
Question
After a \(20 \%\) reduction, you purchase a television for \(\$ 336\) What was the television's price before the reduction?
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The original price of the Televisionis \$420
1Step 1: Determine the final price as a percentage of the original
If the reduction was 20%, this means that the Television was purchased at 80% of its original price. Because \(100\% - 20\% = 80\%\).
2Step 2: Convert the percentages into a decimal
80% as a decimal is 0.8 (This is obtained by dividing 80 by 100).
3Step 3: Calculate the original price
Set up an equation to solve for the original price (OP), \(OP = \$336 / 0.8\)
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