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  • 04-05-2020
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Felipe purchased a suit on sale for $131.25. The sale price was 30% off of the original price. Which was the original price of the suit?

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  • 04-05-2020

Answer:

$187.50

Step-by-step explanation:

x = original price

x - (0.3)x = 131.25

x(1 - 0.3) = 131.25

     x(0.7) = 131.25

            x = 131.25 / 0.7

            x = 187.50

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