SOLUTION: A sofa is on salefor $158.40, which is 76% less than the regular price. What is the regular price?

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Question 1165789: A sofa is on salefor $158.40, which is 76% less than the regular price. What is the regular price?
Answer by ikleyn(52792) About Me  (Show Source):
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     (1-0.76)x = 158.40  dollars.


     x = 158.40%2F0.24 = 660  dollars.    ANSWER

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