SOLUTION: Find the original price it there is a 15% discount and the sale price is $255

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Question 241474: Find the original price it there is a 15% discount and the sale price is $255
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = original price
given:
x+-+.15x+=+255
.85x+=+255
x+=+300
The original price was $300