Problema Solution
Alex purchased a new suit discounted by 65%. He paid $35.80 for the suit. What was the original price?
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let original price be x
Discount = 0.65x
Discounted amount = x - 0.65x
= (1-0.65)x
=0.35x
0.35x = 35.8
x = 35.8/0.35 = $102.29