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A store charges customers $85 for a video game. This is 170% of what the store paid for the game. can anyone help a girl out?

A store charges customers $85 for a video game. This is 170% of what the store paid for the game. can anyone help a girl out?
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A store charges customers $85 for a video game. This is 170% of what the store paid for the game.

can anyone help a girl out?

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User Ntn
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I think it is $59.5

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User Robinvdvleuten
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170% is 170/100 in a fraction.
To get 170% you multiply 170/100 by 85.
And 14450/100 will be the fraction.
Simplifying it would be 144.5
Subtract 144.5 - 85 = 59.5
Your answer will be $59.5
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