SOLUTION: Michael bought a suit on sale for $378. This price was %28 less than the original price. What was the original price?

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Question 427245: Michael bought a suit on sale for $378. This price was %28 less than the original price.
What was the original price?

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Answer: Let x= the original price, then x-28%2F100%2Ax=378
100x-28x=37800
72x=37800
x=525
The original price was $525.