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  • 23-02-2021
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At a sale this week, a sofa is being sold for $272. This is a 36% discount from the original price. What is the original price?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

A 36% discount means the selling price is (100-36)% = 64% of the original price.

$272 = 64% of x = 0.64·x

x = $272/0.64 = $425

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