SOLUTION: an item is advertised as a discount of 35%. the item includes the discount and is R 60.00. WHAT IS THE ORIGINAL PRICE OF THE ITEM?

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Question 1000174: an item is advertised as a discount of 35%. the item includes the discount and is R 60.00. WHAT IS THE ORIGINAL PRICE OF THE ITEM?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the discounted price is 60.00, it represents 100%-35% = 65% of the original price. Thus
.65x = 60
x = 60/.65 = R92.31