SOLUTION: The camera melissa wanted for her birthday is on sale at 17% off the usual price. The amount of the discount is $44.20. What was the original price of the camera?

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Question 574685: The camera melissa wanted for her birthday is on sale at 17% off the usual price. The amount of the discount is $44.20. What was the original price of the camera?
Answer by reviewermath(1029) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = original price of the camera
0.17x=44.20, divide both sides by 0.17
x=44.20%2F0.17
Answer: $260