SOLUTION: Alma spent $39 on a shirt and a jacket. The shirt cost $12. Find the orginal cost of a jacket if Alma bought is on sale for 25% off.

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Question 422658: Alma spent $39 on a shirt and a jacket. The shirt cost $12. Find the orginal cost of a jacket if Alma bought is on sale for 25% off.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let j = original cost of jacket
+j+-+.25j+=+.75j+ is cost of jacket after 25% off
+12+%2B+.75j+=+39+
+.75j+=+39+-+12+
.75j+=+27+
j+=+36+
The original cost of the jacket was $36