SOLUTION: Carol bought a new winter coat at 35% off and paid $156. What was the original price of the coat? Please show all work.

SOLUTION: Carol bought a new winter coat at 35% off and paid $156. What was the original price of the coat? Please show all work.

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Question 446493: Carol bought a new winter coat at 35% off and paid $156. What was the original price of the coat? Please show all work.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Carol bought a new winter coat at 35% off and paid $156. What was the original price of the coat? Please show all work.
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Let original price be "x";
Equation:
x - 0.35x = 156
0.65x = 156
Divide both sides by 0.65
x = $240
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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