College Algebra (10th Edition)

by Sullivan, Michael

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321979478

ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations - 1.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 92: 94

Answer

Initial price = 570 dollars

Work Step by Step

Let the initial price be 'x.' With a 30 percent discount: x - 0.30x = 399 0.70x = 399 x = 570 Initial price = 570 dollars

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