SOLUTION: the sale price at a department store was 20% off the list price. The closeout price was 25% off the sale price. Mrs. Jennings bought a dress at the closeout price of $75. What was

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Question 824817: the sale price at a department store was 20% off the list price. The closeout price was 25% off the sale price. Mrs. Jennings bought a dress at the closeout price of $75. What was the original price of the dress?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the list price
The sale price is:
+x+-+.2x+=+.8x+
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The closeout price is:
+.8x+-+.25%2A%28+.8x%29+
+.8x+-+.2x+=+.6x+
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+.6x+=+75+
+x+=+125+
The original price was $125