SOLUTION: A sweater was on sale for 40% off a regular price. Ella saved $20 by buying the sweater on sale. What was the regular price of the sweater?

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Question 918719: A sweater was on sale for 40% off a regular price. Ella saved $20 by buying the sweater on sale. What was the regular price of the sweater?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.40C = $20
C = $20/.40 = $50

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