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The decrease in price of an article is 5% of the original price. If the new price is $ 285, what was the original price?

The decrease in price of an article is 5% of the original price. If the new price is $ 285, what was the original price?
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The decrease in price of an article is 5% of the original price. If the new price is $ 285, what was

the original price?

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$285=95% of x
x = $285/0.95 = $300
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