A 40 percent discount on a sweater resulted in a saving of $14.40. Find the original price.

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Hazzamataza asked Sep 24, 2023

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A 40 percent discount on a sweater resulted in a saving of $14.40. Find the original price.

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Hazzamataza asked Sep 24, 2023

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Answer:

$36

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40/100 = 14.4/?

100 * 14.4 = 1440

1440 / 40 = 36

Yann Pellegrini answered Sep 27, 2023

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$36

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14.40 is 40% of 36.

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