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Lashonda bought a desk on sale for $159.60. This price was 62% less than the original price. What was the original price?

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p - 62%p = %=$159.60

p - 62p/100 = $159.60

100p - 62p = $15960

38p = $15960

p = $15960/38

p = $420

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