SOLUTION: A sweater is on sale for $25.42. The sale price represents a 15% discount. Find the original price of the sweater and the amount saved during the sale.

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Question 137111: A sweater is on sale for $25.42. The sale price represents a 15% discount. Find the original price of the sweater and the amount saved during the sale.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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25.42=.85X
X=25.42/.85
X=29.91 IS THE ORIGINAL PRICE.
29.91-25.42=4.48 AMOUNT OF THE SAVINGS.