SOLUTION: Jon paid $204 for a coat that was on sale at 15 percent off. What was the original price of the coat?

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Question 1040306: Jon paid $204 for a coat that was on sale at 15 percent off. What was the original price of the coat?
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n-.15n=204
.85n=204
n=204/.85=$240 ☺☺☺