document.write( "Question 1136205: You used a 35% coupon and purchased a skateboard for $55.25. What was your he original price of the skateboard? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #753962 by ikleyn(52852) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "x - 0.35x = 55.25\r\n" );
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document.write( "(1-0.35)x = 55.25\r\n" );
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document.write( "x =  = 85   dollars.    ANSWER\r\n" );
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