SOLUTION: A coat goes on sale for 30% off the original price. If the sale price is $48, find the original price.

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Question 898094: A coat goes on sale for 30% off the original price. If the sale price is $48, find the original price.
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Answer by FlalwlessSayan(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the original price be X$
.: 30% of X =48
or, X = 48/(30%)
or, X = 48/0.3
or, X = 160
So, the original price of the coat is 160$.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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A coat goes on sale for 30% off the original price. If the sale price is $48, find the original price.

Original price: $highlight_green%2868.57%29
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