SOLUTION: the price of a dress is reduced by 40%. when the dress still does not sell, it is reduced by 40% of the reduced price. if the price of the dress after both reductions is $72, what
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Question 1049903: the price of a dress is reduced by 40%. when the dress still does not sell, it is reduced by 40% of the reduced price. if the price of the dress after both reductions is $72, what was the original price? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! P the original Price
Pay .60 with 40% off
.60(.60P) = $72
P = $72/.36 = $200
Checking
.60($120) = $72 CHECKS!
