SOLUTION: A suit is on sale for 15% off. The sale price is $646. What is the regular price?

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Question 760916: A suit is on sale for 15% off. The sale price is $646. What is the regular price?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +p+ = the regular price
given:
+p+-+.15p+=+646+
+.85p+=+646+
+p+=+760+
The original price was $760