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Question 914132: how do i solve this problem?
A jacket was sold at a discounted price of $175.00. If the discounted price was 0.85 of the original price, calculate the original price
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.85P = $175
P = $175/.85 = $205.88 (nearest one-hundredth)