Sam purchases a used video game for GameStop. In order to make a profit, GameStop marksup their used game 50% before reselling them. Sam paid $45 (without
tax). What was the original price of the game?

$22.50

Step-by-step explanation:

50/100 = x/45

cross multiply

50 × 45 = 100 × x

2250 = 100x

divide both sides by 100

22.5 = x

*note: marksup the price means that $45 should be more than what the value of x is. $45 is more than $22.50. you can also check your work by looking at the fact $22.50 is exactly half (50%) the amount of $45*

pla·gia·rism

/ˈplājəˌrizəm/

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noun

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

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