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  • 07-06-2022
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A motorbike was discounted by 10% and sold for $5220. What was the cost of the motorbike before the discount was applied?​

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  • 07-06-2022
Answer: $5,800

So the motorbike was discounted by 10% and sold for $5220, that means $5220 is 90% of x. Let x be the original value. Now, set up a proportional equation. 5220/90=x/100. Multiply 5220 by 100, that will give you 522,000. Now let’s divide that by 90, and the answer will be $5800.
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