document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1070068>Question 1070068</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A dress was advertised for 30% off the original price. Mutual purchased the dress for $140.24, including tax. If the tax rate is 6%, what was the original price of the dress? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Original Price:: x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Advertised Price:: 0.7x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1.06*(0.7x) = 140.24<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.742x = 140.24<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 140.24/0.742<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = $189.00<BR>\n" );
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