SOLUTION: What is the original price of an item sold at 39.00 with 40% off

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Question 844542: What is the original price of an item sold at 39.00 with 40% off
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +p+ = the original price
+p+-+.4p+=+39+
+.6p+=+39+
+p+=+39%2F.6+
+p+=+65+
the original price is $65.00
check:
+p+-+.4p+=+39+
+65+-+.4%2A65+=+39+
+65+-+26+=+39+
+39+=+39+
OK