SOLUTION: Joyce paid $130.00 for an item at the store that was 35 percent off the original price. What was the original price?

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Question 1124673: Joyce paid $130.00 for an item at the store that was 35 percent off the original price. What was the original price?

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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130/0.65=x/1.00
cross-multiply
130=0.65x
x=$200