SOLUTION: Deandra brought a sofa on sale for $363.00 This was 34% less than the original price. What was the original pr?

SOLUTION: Deandra brought a sofa on sale for $363.00 This was 34% less than the original price. What was the original pr?

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Question 754439: Deandra brought a sofa on sale for $363.00 This was 34% less than the original price. What was the original pr?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = original price

x - 34% of x = final price

x - 0.34x = 363

0.66x = 363

x = 363/0.66

x = 550

The original price was $550.00
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