annabeth980 annabeth980
  • 12-02-2020
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a family paid $19,200 as a down payment for a home. if this represents 12% of the price of the home, find the price of the home

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lindamillscotton90 lindamillscotton90
  • 12-02-2020

Answer:

A family paid $19,800 as a down payment for a home. If this represents 12% of the price of the home, find the price of the home.

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Let the price of the home be "x":

Equation:

0.12x = 19800

 

x = 19800/0.12

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x = $165,000

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Cheers,

Stan H.

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markymark82719
markymark82719 markymark82719
  • 12-02-2020
The home is $160,000

Explanation:
$19,200 is 12% of the price. Take $19,200 and divide by 0.12 to get $160,000.
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