Question 411027
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Hi
Note: discounted 30% is the same as paying 70% of the value
 Let x represent the original cost
  .70*x = $16
      x = $16/.70 = $22.86
CHECKING our Answer***
  $22.86 - .30*$22.86 = $22.86 - $6.86 = $16