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

Correct answer:

y =  50 Eur

Step-by-step explanation:


y·(1-12/100)·(1-50/100)=22

44y = 2200


y = 2200/44 = 50

y = 50

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