Question

A television is sold at a discount of 13 % for IDR. 870,000. What is the actual price of the television before at a discount ?

COnfuse..
Let x = original price.
The given amount is already the discounted price, therefore:
original price - (13% of original price) = 870000
or
x - (0.13x) = 870000
0.87x = 870000
x = 870000/0.87
x = ?

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