SOLUTION: a book is marked 25% off and the sale price is $29.25. What was the original price
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Question 916199: a book is marked 25% off and the sale price is $29.25. What was the original price
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Paid 75%
.75P = 29.25
P = $29.25/.75 = $39, the original price
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And...checking
$39 - .25•$39 = $39 - $9.75 = $28.29
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