SOLUTION: Linda paid $48 for a jacket that was on sale for 25% of the original price . What was the original price of the jacket?

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Linda paid $48 for a jacket that was on sale for 25% of the original price . What was the original price of the jacket?

Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
48=x-.25x
48=.75x
x=48/.75
x=$64 ans. for the original price.
48/64=.75

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