SOLUTION: the price of a used textbook after a 35% markdown is 29.25 what was the original price

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Question 751268: the price of a used textbook after a 35% markdown is 29.25 what was the original price
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
$29.25 is after 35% so
p-0.35p=29.25
0.65p=29.25
p=29.25/0.65=45


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