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Amanda paid 24 for a shirt that was on sale at 25% of. What was the original price for the shirt?

Solution

A man d a p ai d 24 f or a s hi r t t ha t w a s o n s a l e a t 25% o f . Wha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce f or t h e s hi r t ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 32

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

24 = x - 0.25 x

24 = x - 0.25 x : x = 32

Amount before reduction : 32

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