SOLUTION: the price of a winter coat dropped by 35% to $106. what was the original price?

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Question 828149: the price of a winter coat dropped by 35% to $106. what was the original price?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let p = the original price
+p+-+.35p+=+106+
+.65p+=+106+
+p+=+106%2F.65+
+p+=+163.08+
The original price was $163.08