A farm was offered for sale at 320% above cost. The farm was finally sold for $770

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A farm was offered for sale at 320% above cost. The farm was finally sold for $770 000, at 8 1/3% below the asking price.

(a) What was the original cost of the farm to the owner?

(b) How much gain did the owner realize?

(c) What percent of the original cost does this gain represent?

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Contemporary Business Mathematics With Canadian Applications

ISBN: 9780135285015

12th Edition

Authors: Ali R. Hassanlou, S. A. Hummelbrunner, Kelly Halliday

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