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A gallon of paint was on sale for 40% off. The sales price was $24.60. What was the original cost before the discount?

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(100%-40%) × original price = sale price
60% × original price = 24.60
0.60 × original price = 24.60
original price = 24.60/0.60
original price = 41.00

The original cost was $41.00
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