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  • 04-07-2022
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A jacket is on sale for 70% of the original price.if the discount saves $140,what was the original price of the jacket

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Nayefx Nayefx
  • 05-07-2022

Answer:

$200

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the original price be x

As per the question

  • ⇒x×70%=140

Solving the equation yields:

  • ⇒0.7x=140
  • ⇒0.7x/0.7=140/0.7
  • ⇒x=1400/7
  • ⇒x=200

In conclusion

the original price of the jacket was $200

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