SOLUTION: A winter coat is on sale for $52.89. The sign above the coat said you were saving 45%. what was the original price of the cost?

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Question 815810: A winter coat is on sale for $52.89. The sign above the coat said you were saving 45%. what was the original price of the cost?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

A winter coat is on sale for $52.89, savings of 45% , paid 55% of the original price 'P'

 .55P = $52.59

    P = $52.59/.55 = $95.62  (rounded to the nearest penny}



CHECKING our answer***

$95.62 - .45($95.62) = $52.59