SOLUTION: a suit is on clearance for 60 dollars if it's 75% off the original price, what is the original price?

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Question 842960: a suit is on clearance for 60 dollars if it's 75% off the original price, what is the original price?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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a suit is on clearance for 60 dollars if it's 75% off the original price, what is the original price?
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Let x = original price

(original price) - (75% of original price) = final price

(x) - (75% of x) = 60

x - (75/100)*x = 60

x - 0.75*x = 60

0.25*x = 60

x = 60/0.25

x = 240

So the original price is $240