SOLUTION: If a woman buys a sweater on sale for 40% off and saves $28, what was the original price of the sweater?

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Question 721483: If a woman buys a sweater on sale for 40% off and saves $28, what was the original price of the sweater?
Answer by ajones305(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.4x=28
Divide both sides by 0.5
X=70
Original Price of the sweater is $70