SOLUTION: A pair of jeans is on sale for 25% off its original price. The sale price is $27 What was the original price?

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Question 887438: A pair of jeans is on sale for 25% off its original price. The sale price is $27
What was the original price?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = original price.
Then 27 = (1-0.25)x
=>27 = 0.75x
=> x+=+27%2F0.75= $36