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25-01-2020
Mathematics

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the price of a sofa is decreased by 15% to $476. what was its original price?
a. 480
b. 520
c. 560
d. 600

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25-01-2020

15% less = 85% of the original

In other words, $476 is 85% of the Original price

476 = 85% × x

476 = .85 × x

476/.85 = x

x = 560

So, the answer is c.

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