SOLUTION: After being discounted 25%, a radio sells for $44.44.Find the original price.

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Question 709579: After being discounted 25%, a radio sells for $44.44.Find the original price.
Answer by vheroli(126) About Me  (Show Source):
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44.44 = 1x- x * 25% : Change the percent to decimal
44.44 = 1x- 0.25x :Simplify first
44.44 = 0.75x :Divide 0.75 to both sides
44.44 / 0.75 = 0.75x/0.75
59.25 = x
Answer:
Original price= $59.25
To check:
59.25- 59.25*0.25 =44.44