SOLUTION: Paid 31.50 for an item at the store that aas 65% off the original price. What was the original price

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Question 966134: Paid 31.50 for an item at the store that aas 65% off the original price. What was the original price
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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1-.65=.35 THE PURCHASE PRICE.
31.50=.35X
X=31.50/.35
X=$90 WAS THE ORIGINAL PRICE.
PROOF:
90-.65*90
90-58.50=31.50