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Swimsuits are sold at a reduced price of 39.99 after a markdown of 45% off the original price. Find the original selling price.

Solution

Sw im s u i t s a re so l d a t a re d u ce d p r i ce o f 39.99 a f t er a ma r k d o w n o f 45% o ff t h e or i g ina l p r i ce . F in d t h e or i g ina l se ll in g p r i ce .

Solution

Amount after discount : 21.9945

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 39.99 - 0.45 \cdot 39.99

x = 39.99 - 0.45 \cdot 39.99 : x = 21.9945

Amount after discount : 21.9945

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