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Carmen paid $10.50 for a T-shirt at the mall. It was on sale for 30% off. What was the original price before the discount?
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Carmen paid $10.50 for a T-shirt at the mall. It was on sale for 30% off. What was the original price before the discount?

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Answer:

15

Explanation:

10.50/x = 70/100

cross multiply

70x =1050

isolate

devide by 70 on both side

x=15

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