Problema Solution
Karen purchased a blouse from a clearance rack for $12.60. A sign on the rack stated, "The price shown is 70% off the original price." What was the original price of the blouse?
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Let 'x' represent the original price.
x - 0.70x = 12.60
0.30x = 12.60 divide both sides by 0.30
x = 12.60/0.30
x = $42
The original price of the blouse was $42.