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If a hat costs 4.20 after a 40% discount, what was its original price?

Solution

I f a ha t cos t s 4.20 a f t er a 40% d i sco u n t, w ha t w a s i t s or i g ina l p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 7

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

4.2 = x - 0.4 x

4.2 = x - 0.4 x : x = 7

Amount before discount : 7

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