Question 815810
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Hi,
A winter coat is on sale for $52.89, savings of 45% , paid 55% of the original price 'P'
 .55P = $52.59
    P = $52.59/.55 = $95.62  (rounded to the nearest penny}

CHECKING our answer***
$95.62 - .45($95.62) = $52.59