SOLUTION: Keiko bought a suit on sale for $289 . This price was 15% less than the original price. What was the original price?

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Question 233232: Keiko bought a suit on sale for $289 . This price was 15% less than the original price.
What was the original price?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Keiko bought a suit on sale for $289 . This price was 15% less than the original price.
What was the original price?
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$289 is 85% of the original price.
OP*0.85 = $289
OP= $289/0.85 = $340