Question 1147488
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Let x be the original price (the value under the question).


The from the condition you have this equation


    x - 0.15x = 26.35,

or

    x*(1-0.15) = 26.35

or

    0.85x      = 26.35,


which gives you the <U>ANSWER</U>

    
    x          = {{{26.35/0.85}}} = 31 dollar.
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