P sold his bicycle to Q at a profit of 10%.Q sold it to R for #209 at a loss of 5%.how much did the bycycle cost?
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Do you mean he sold it for $209.00?
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0.95x = 209
x = 220
R paid $220 for it.
1.1x = 220
x = 200
Q paid $200.
x = 220
R paid $220 for it.
1.1x = 220
x = 200
Q paid $200.