SOLUTION: A couch is on sale for 35% off the original price. If the sale price is $390, find the original price of the couch.
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Question 546363: A couch is on sale for 35% off the original price. If the sale price is $390, find the original price of the couch.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A couch is on sale for 35% off the original price. If the sale price is $390, find the original price of the couch.
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Let the original price be "x":
Equation:
x - 0.35x = 390
0.65x = 390
x = 390/0.65
x = $600.00
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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