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A computer was purchased at a sale at a discount of 15%. If $688.50 was paid for it, and this price includes 8% sales tax, then what was the original price without tax or discount?
9 years ago

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Reiny
original price ----- x dollars

.85(1.08)x = 688.50
solve for x
9 years ago
Bob
750
4 years ago

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