Production cost reduction

The cost of production of a particular product decreased first by 15% and then by 10% of the new amount. After this reduction, it cost CZK 153. What were the original production costs?

Final Answer:

x =  200

Step-by-step explanation:


x·(1-15/100)·(1-10/100)=153

76.5x = 15300


x = 15300/76.5 = 200

x = 200

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