Set Up an Equation That Can Be Used to Solve

question 93

Multiple Choice

Set up an equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and answer the question asked.
-The local clothing store marks up the price that it pays to the clothing manufacturer by 30%. If the selling price of a pair of jeans is $105, how much did the clothing store pay for the jeans?

• A) $150.00
• B) $26.25
• C) $136.50
• D) $80.77

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