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Dave's Candy Store is having a 15% off sale on gourmet candy. Jamal paid\$37.40 for a gourmet candy basket that was on sale. What was the original price of the candy basket?

Solution

D a v e^{'} s C an d y St ore i s ha v in g a 15% o ff s a l e o n g o u r m e t c an d y . J ama l p ai d $37.40 f or a g o u r m e t c an d y ba s k e t t ha t w a s o n s a l e . Wha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce o f t h e c an d y ba s k e t ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 44

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

37.4 = x - 0.15 x

37.4 = x - 0.15 x : x = 44

Amount before discount : 44

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