During a storewide sale, a TV which usually sells for $450 is on sale for $360. A Stereo which usually sells for $600 is on sale for $480. What would be the sale price of a VCR which usually sells for $500?

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ddcamp · Answer

Find x, then find ?
480 = 600x
360 = 450x
? = 500x

anonymous · Answer

360/450=.9
480/600=.9
x/500=.9  Solve for x.
x=400

ddcamp · Answer

@jeetster 480/600 & 360/450 = 0.8, but your final answer is still right.

anonymous · Answer

@DDCamp whoops, the problem with seeing the answer in your head before you see the steps your brain took.