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Tiffany's Fashion stores are having a 30% OFF sale. Susan sees a dress on sale for 140. How much did it cost last week before the sale?

Solution

T i ff an y^{'} s F a s hi o n s t ores a re ha v in g a 30% OFF s a l e . S u s an sees a d ress o n s a l e f or 140. Ho w m u c h d i d i t cos t l a s t w ee k b e f ore t h e s a l e ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 200

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

140 = x - 0.3 x

140 = x - 0.3 x : x = 200

Amount before reduction : 200

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