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A television is on sale for 30% off. The sale price is $322. What is the original price of the television?

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User Ribamar
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Answer:

$460

Explanation:

Let

x = original price of the television

Sale price = $322

Discount = 30%

x - 30% of x = 322

x - 0.3 * x = 322

x - 0.3x = 322

0.7x =322

x = 322/0.7

x = $460

x = original price of the television = $460

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User FabioL
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