SOLUTION: Diane bought a desk on sale for $145.20. This price was 67% less than the original price. What was the original price?

Question 1113766: Diane bought a desk on sale for $145.20. This price was 67% less than the original price. What was the original price?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Diane bought a desk on sale for $145.20. This price was 67% less than the original price. What was the original price?
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She paid 1-0.67 = 33% of the original price.
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Equation:
0.33x = 145.20
x = 145.20
x = $440
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Cheer,
Stan H.
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