SOLUTION: a dress was advertised for 30% off the original price. Nikita purchased the dress for $140.24, including tax. if the tax rate is 6%, what was the original price of the dress?

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Question 881142: a dress was advertised for 30% off the original price. Nikita purchased the dress for $140.24, including tax. if the tax rate is 6%, what was the original price of the dress?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Nikita purchased the dress(paying 70%) for $140.24, including tax
%28140.24%2F1.06%29%2F.70 is the original price