My math teacher gav me this question

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A math problem involves determining the price paid for jeans at an outlet store, given that the same jeans are later found for $51, which is 36% more than the original price. The discussion emphasizes the importance of attempting the problem before seeking help, as indicated by forum rules. Participants clarify that $51 represents 136% of the original price, leading to the equation 1.36x = 51. The correct solution reveals that the outlet price is approximately $37.50. The conversation highlights the need for users to engage with the problem independently before asking for assistance.
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a person goes to an outlet store and buys jeans. later in a different store he finds the same jeans for $51 which is 36% more than he paid for. how much did he pay for the jeans at teh outlet store
 
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Let me state it more mathematically: He paid 100% of the price he paid (duh :smile:). It is given that $51 is 136% of that amount. Will that help you?
 
you guys are really bad at spotting someone asking for homework help
 
Well, the fact that this is posted under "Homework and Coursework Help" is a clue!

bcdecimator, I presume that what ice109 means is that forum rules require that you first make some attempt and show what you done or tried on this before we can help you. Your teacher gave YOU this question so presumably your teacher has faith in your ability to do it! What have you tried so far?
 
If you have enough time and intelligence to use your computer and spend time to post this online, I can safely assume you have enough time to think for yourself.

I am sorry, don't mean to insult you.
 
Ahh, c'mon, admit it- you really did intend it!

bcdecimator: As Compuchip told you $51 is 156%= 1.56 of what he paid: Letting "x" be the amount he paid, 1.56x= 51. Solve for x.
 
what the heck $18.36 i think
 
sorry $32.64
 
That would be sort of ok, if a little inaccurate, is the figure were 56%. But you originally said 36%. I think Halls was just trying to test you. Can you fix the solution?
 
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No, Halls just misread the thing! Solve 1.36x= 51!
 
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unplebeian said:
If you have enough time and intelligence to use your computer and spend time to post this online, I can safely assume you have enough time to think for yourself.

I am sorry, don't mean to insult you.

Please don't waste server space for BS like this; if you have enough time and intelligence to use your computer and spend time to post this online, POST SOMETHING USEFUL.

And as Halls said, 'yes you did.'

Casey
 

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