document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=446493>Question 446493</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Carol bought a new winter coat at 35% off and paid $156. What was the original price of the coat? Please show all work. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let original price be \"x\";<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x - 0.35x = 156<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.65x = 156<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Divide both sides by 0.65<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = $240 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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