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a hairdryer is sold for £42 and makes a profit of 40%. what is the hairdryers net cost.

Let the cost of the hair dryer equal x.

The net cost plus a 40% markup equals 42, set up an equation and solve forex.

1.4x = 42

Divide both sides by 1.4

X = 42 / 1.4

X = 30

The net cost was £30

step-by-step explanation:

first, eliminate the parenthesis:

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third, combine like terms:

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