document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=125242>Question 125242</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Amy paid $70.58 for a pair of running shoes during a 35% off sale. What was the original cost? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "discount = 35%<BR>\n" );
document.write( "So selling price = 0.65 x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "==> 0.65 x = 70.58<BR>\n" );
document.write( "==> x = 70.58/0.65<BR>\n" );
document.write( "      = $108.58\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "good luck </SPAN>\n" );
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