SOLUTION: Sale! 75% off! If an emerald pendant has a sale price of $215, what was the original price?

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Question 850983: Sale! 75% off!

If an emerald pendant has a sale price of $215, what was the original price?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = original price


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

x - 0.75x = 215

0.25x = 215

x = 215/0.25

x = 860

The original price is $860