SOLUTION: Mary saved $12 on a purse that was marked 1/3 off. What was the original price, and how much did she pay?

SOLUTION: Mary saved $12 on a purse that was marked 1/3 off. What was the original price, and how much did she pay?

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Question 920225: Mary saved $12 on a purse that was marked 1/3 off. What was the original price, and how much did she pay?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

P = $36
On Sale, she paid $24
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