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Lowering Prices – Oak Table
publish date: 2026/05/07 20:14:22.520721 UTC
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A furniture store owner reduced the price of an oak table by an equal amount each week because it was not selling. After 6 weeks, and a $210 total reduction in price, the table was purchased.
By how much was the price of the table reduced each week? Use a signed number.
Correct Answer
-$35
Explanation
Total reduction as a signed number: \(-\$210\). Divided equally over 6 weeks:
\[ -210 \div 6 = -35 \]
Unlike signs → negative. The price was reduced by $35 each week. Check: \(-35 \times 6 = -210\) ✓
Reference
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