SOLUTION: a clothing store drops the price of a business suit 27% to a sale price of $69.50. what was the original price?

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Question 666453: a clothing store drops the price of a business suit 27% to a sale price of $69.50. what was the original price?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Original price - discount = sale price
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x - .27x = 69.50
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Combine like terms
.73x = 69.50
Divide both sides by .73
highlight%28x+=+95.21%29
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