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Shoes standing y euros. At first they were discounted by 12% and then 50% of the new amount. After this double cheapening the cost was exactly 22 euros. Determine the original price of shoes.

Result

y =  50 Eur

Solution:


y*(1-12/100)*(1-50/100)=22

44y = 2200

y = 50

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