Question 842960
a suit is on clearance for 60 dollars if it's 75% off the original price, what is the original price?

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Let x = original price


(original price) - (75% of original price) = final price


(x) - (75% of x) = 60


x - (75/100)*x = 60


x - 0.75*x = 60


0.25*x = 60


x = 60/0.25


x = 240


So the original price is <font color="red">$240</font>