SOLUTION: Anna went to the store to buy a new dress. The dress she chose was 30% OFF the original price. What was the original price of the dress that was marked down $13.95?

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Question 278584: Anna went to the store to buy a new dress. The dress she chose was 30% OFF the original price. What was the original price of the dress that was marked down $13.95?
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13.95/.3=$46.50

Answer by solver91311(12126) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent the original price. The amount taken off the original price was then . Since the dress was marked down $13.95, then:



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