SOLUTION: If I buy a skateboard for $90.00, and it was 55% off, what was the original price?

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Question 543677: If I buy a skateboard for $90.00, and it was 55% off, what was the original price?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the original price
given:
+x+-+.55x+=+90+
+.45x+=+90+
+x+=+90%2F.45+
+x+=+200+
The original price was $200