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A washing machine is on clearance for 30% off. If the sale price of the washing machine is $395.49, what was the original price? Round to the nearest cent if necessary.

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User Djreed
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User Tmutton
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Answer: $564.99

Explanation:

original price of washing machine is $564.99 if the sale price of the washing machine is $395.49 with 30% off.

What is Percentage?

Percentage is defined as a given part or amount in every hundred

Based on the given conditions, formulate:

x×(1-30%)=395.49

Apply multiplicative distribution

x-0.3x=395.49

Combine the like terms

0.7x=395.49

x=395.49/0.7

Convert decimal to fractions

x=(39549/100)/(7/10)

x=39549/(10×7)

x=39549/70

x=564.99

Hence original price of washing machine is $564.99

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