Problema Solution

Joyce saved $100 on an item that was %30 off. What was the original price?

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let 'x' be the original price then the new price will be x - (30/100)x


x - (x - (30/100)x) = 100


by solving the equation we find


x = $333.33


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the original price is $333.33.