SOLUTION: a dress was advertised for 30% off the original price. Nikita purchased the dress for $140.24, including tax. if the tax rate is 6%, what was the original price of the dress?

SOLUTION: a dress was advertised for 30% off the original price. Nikita purchased the dress for $140.24, including tax. if the tax rate is 6%, what was the original price of the dress?

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Question 881142: a dress was advertised for 30% off the original price. Nikita purchased the dress for $140.24, including tax. if the tax rate is 6%, what was the original price of the dress?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Nikita purchased the dress(paying 70%) for $140.24, including tax
is the original price
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