SOLUTION: The camera Melissa wanted for her birthday is on sale at 38% off the usual price. the amount of the discount is $155.80. What was the original price of the camera?

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Question 876421: The camera Melissa wanted for her birthday is on sale at 38% off the usual price. the amount of the discount is $155.80. What was the original price of the camera?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = original price


38% of original price = amount of discount


38% of x = amount of discount


0.38x = 155.80


x = 155.80/0.38


x = 410


The original price of the camera is $410