Solve the problem.
-After receiving a discount of 13.5% on its bulk order of typewriter ribbons, John's Office Supply pays $4,671. What was the price of the order before the discount? Round to the nearest dollar.

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Let x be the price of the order before the discount. Then:
x - 0.135x = 4671
0.865x = 4671
x ≈ 5400
Rounding to the nearest dollar gives $5,400, which is choice D.

Solve the Problem. -After Receiving a Discount of 13.5% on Its Bulk Order