SOLUTION: A hardcover book is marked down to $15.60 once the book comes out in paperback. If this is the new price after a 35% markdown, determine the original price.
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Question 1165066: A hardcover book is marked down to $15.60 once the book comes out in paperback. If this is the new price after a 35% markdown, determine the original price.
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
original price was x
new price is 0.65x
0.65x=$15.60
x=$24.00 original price
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