SOLUTION: A jacket was marked down in price by 15%, and then later was marked down by an additional $35. Its sale price was $173.25. What was its original price?

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Question 288751: A jacket was marked down in price by 15%, and then later was marked down by an additional $35. Its sale price was $173.25. What was its original price?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(X-.15X)-35=173.25
.85X=173.25+35
.85X=208.25
X=208.25/.85
X=$245 WAS THE ORIGINAL PRICE.