SOLUTION: I paid $27 for a dress that was 10% off the list price. What was the list price of the dress?

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Question 668405: I paid $27 for a dress that was 10% off the list price. What was the list price of the dress?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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I paid $27 for a dress that was 10% off the list price. What was the list price of the dress?
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Let the list price be "x":
Equation:
0.90x = 27
x = 27/0.90
x = $30
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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