SOLUTION: The sale price of a coat is $148 after a 30% discount. What was the original price?

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Question 826819: The sale price of a coat is $148 after a 30% discount. What was the original price?
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The sale price of a coat is $148 after a 30% discount. What was the original price?
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Let x = original price
then
x - .30x = 148
x(1 - .30) = 148
x(.70) = 148
x = 148/.70
x = $211.43