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Question 214832: A dress boutique was trying to sell a formal dress that no one seemed to want. The dress was first marked down by 20% off the original price, but no one bought it. Next, it was marked down 25% more off the first sale price, but still no one would buy it. Finally, it was offered for 30% off the second sale price, and someone purchased it for $63. What was the original price of the dress?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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You want the price % not the discount %, so a series of division
63/.70=90/.75=120/.80=$150