SOLUTION: What is the original price of a shirt if the sale price is $29.95 after a 35% discount?

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Question 580415: What is the original price of a shirt if the sale price is $29.95 after a 35% discount?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the original price of a shirt if the sale price is $29.95 after a 35% discount?
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Let the original price be "x":
Equation:
x - 0.35x = 29.95
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0.65x = 29.95
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x = 29.95/0.65
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x = $46.08
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Stan H.