SOLUTION: she buys a coat in sale for 64.68. this was 23% less than the original price. Calculate the original price of the coat.

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Question 1028900: she buys a coat in sale for 64.68. this was 23% less than the original price. Calculate the original price of the coat.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
100 - 23 = 77%
77% = 64.68
1% = 64.68/77
100% = (64.68/77) x 100
100% = 84
This was the original cost of the coat.
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