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Chapter 3: Q. 101 (page 333)

Yuki bought a dress on sale for $72. The sale price was 60% of the original price. What was the original price of the dress?

Short Answer

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The original price of the dress is$120.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given Information 

Yuki bought a dress on sale for $72and the sale price was 60% of the original price. We have to find the original price of the dress.

02

Step 2. Translate into an equation 

Let xbe the original price of the dress.

Now, the sale price 60%of the original price is$72

So, the equation is

60%路x=72

03

Step 3. Solve the equation  

By proceeding with the calculation further

60%路x=720.6路x=72x=720.6x=120

04

Step 4. Check the answer 

So, yes 60%of120is72.

Thus, the original price of the dress is$120.

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