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Introductory Algebra Percentage Word Problem
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[QUOTE="Larry2527, post: 6777818, member: 719155"] The problem as given in the book: The price of a dress is marked down 20% on May 1. On May 25th the reduced price is marked down an additional 15% to \$51. (a) What percent of the original price is the final sale price? (b) "What is the original price? All I could think was trying to work the problem this way: (a) 20% + 15% = 35% (total discount percentage) 100% - 35% = 65% (percent of the original price for a sale price of \$51) (b) 65%x = \$51 x = 51/.65 x = \$78.46 (original price) The answer given in the back of the book is given as (a) 68% and (b) \$75. Assuming the book's answer is correct, what am I missing? [COLOR="silver"][SIZE=1]- - - Updated - - -[/SIZE][/COLOR] Er, it posted all garbled for some reason. I have no idea why. Any ideas? [/QUOTE]
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