SOLUTION: Alma spent $39 on a shirt and a jacket. The shirt cost $12. Find the orginal cost of a jacket if Alma bought is on sale for 25% off.
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Question 422658: Alma spent $39 on a shirt and a jacket. The shirt cost $12. Find the orginal cost of a jacket if Alma bought is on sale for 25% off.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = original cost of jacket
is cost of jacket after 25% off
The original cost of the jacket was $36
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