SOLUTION: A pair of jeans is on sale for $39.20, which is 30% off the original price. Find the original price of the jeans.

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Question 82477: A pair of jeans is on sale for $39.20, which is 30% off the original price. Find the original price of the jeans.
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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X-.3X=39.20
.7X=39.20
X=39.20/.7
X=56.00 ORIGINAL PRICE OF THE JEANS.