SOLUTION: A hardcover book is marked down to $15.60 once the book comes out in paperback. If this is the new price after a 35% markdown, determine the original price.

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Question 1165066: A hardcover book is marked down to $15.60 once the book comes out in paperback. If this is the new price after a 35% markdown, determine the original price.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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original price was x
new price is 0.65x
0.65x=$15.60
x=$24.00 original price