Problema Solution

a smartphone is on sale for 25% off its list price. the sale price of the smartphone is $149.95. what expression can be used to represent the list price of the smartphone?

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Sale Price = $149.95

Discount = 0.25 or 25%

List Price = ?

Sale Price = List Price (1 - Discount)

List Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount)

List Price = 149.95 / (1 - 0.25)

List Price = $199.93