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Mrs. Harper bought a painting for $60, which was 75% of its former price. What was the former price? (Do not subtract the 75% from 100%. Why)

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80 bucks b/c if 60 = 75% so u divide 60 by 3 to get 20 = 25% so than you add the 20 onto the 60 and u get 80

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