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Question 13 • FowU - Financial Math - B

Ira purchased a new dishwasher for $361.35. The dishwasher was on sale for 17.5% off. What was the original price of the dishwasher, to the nearest dollar?

Answer
A
$379
B
$382
C
$425
D
$438

Explanation

A 17.5% discount means Ira paid 100% − 17.5% = 82.5% of the original price. Divide the sale price by 0.825: $361.35 ÷ 0.825 = $438. The original price was $438, choice D.

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