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Question 827252: A department store is having as special sale. On monday, the regular price of a dress is marked down by 25%. On Tuesday, the dress is marked by 20% of this current price. On Wednesday, the dress is marked down by 25%of its current price. After all the discounts, the final price is $27. What was the regular price of the dress? Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! .75(.80((.75x)))=27
x=60
3/4*40=45
4/5*45=36
3/4*36=27
original price 60
27/60=9/20=45% of original price 55% discount
