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  • 25-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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. Mary bought a dress that was on sale for 1/6 off the original price. How much was the original price if the sale price was $40.*​

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  • 26-09-2020

Answer:

48 $

Step-by-step explanation:

x (sale price) = 40$

p (percentage) = 1/6

y (original price) = ?

x = y - y * 1/6

40 = y - y/6  /*6

240 = 6y - y

5y = 240 /:5

y = 48 $

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