SOLUTION: A pair of jeans has been marked down 15% and is now priced at $47.50. What was the original price?

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Question 806096: A pair of jeans has been marked down 15% and is now priced at $47.50. What was the original price?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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47.50/0.85=$55.88