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  • 12-01-2019
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Mr.Nelson bought a coat on sale for $27 less than third its original price . He paid $54. What was the original price?

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Аноним Аноним
  • 12-01-2019

Answer:

$243.

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use algebra here.

Let x = the original price.

Then  1/3 x - 27 = 54

1/3x = 54 + 27 = 81

x = 81 /  1/3

x = 81 * 3

x = $243  (answer).

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altavistard
altavistard altavistard
  • 12-01-2019

Answer:

$243

Step-by-step explanation:

Let p represent the original price of the coat.  Then:

(1/3)p - $27 = $54.  Solve for p.  Start by adding $27 to both sides:

(1/3)p = 81.  Next, mult. both sides by 3, to eliminate the fraction 1/3:

p = $243

The original price of the coat was $243.

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