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#1 2014-01-21 15:44:03
- RFMNZ
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Word Problem - 10% off a CD. I paid $18. What was orig price of cd?
I know this is really simple, but I am drawing a complete blank. Thanks! 
Q: You have a coupon for 10% off the price of a CD. You pay $18 for a CD. How much would you pay if you did not have a coupon?
I know the answer is $20, but I cannot figure out the equation. Thank you!
Finally figured it out.
90/100=18/x
cross multiply
90x=1800
x=20
#2 2014-01-21 20:54:11
- Bob
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Re: Word Problem - 10% off a CD. I paid $18. What was orig price of cd?
hi RFMNZ
Call the normal price x.
Then
Can you finish it from here?
Bob
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