SOLUTION: Tom bought an electric drill at a 25% discount sale for $36. What was the original price of the drill?

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Question 954133: Tom bought an electric drill at a 25% discount sale for $36. What was the original price of the drill?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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$36 was 75% of the original price, so:
$36/0.75=$48 ANSWER: The original price was $48.