Question 1183869
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x - 0.45x = 93.50  dollars.


x*(1-0.45) = 93.50  dollars.


   0.55x   = 93.50  dollars.


       x = {{{93.50/0.55}}} = 170.00  dollars.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The original price was $170.00.
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