Mr. Kork sold his car for $8,400. This was $200 more than two fifths of what he had paid for the car originally. How much had Mr. Kork paid for the car?

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Shelby

17 September, 23:39

Mr. Kork sold his car for $8,400. This was $200 more than two fifths of what he had paid for the car originally. How much had Mr. Kork paid for the car?

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Joe · Answer 1

He paid = $20,500

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the amount he bought the car originally be X

so from the statement,

(2/5) * X + $200 = $8,400

(2/5) * X = $8,400 - $200

solving for X

X = $8200 * 5/2

X = $20,500