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If a telescope discount price is, 30% and it's sale price is, $126. What's the original price?

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I think the answer is $163.80
User Joshua Swink
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Hi there! The answer is $180

When we have a 30% discount, the sale price is $126. This means that $126 equals 70% of the original price.

$ 126 -> 70%
Divide by 7

$ 18 -> 10%
Now multiply by 10.

$ 180 -> 100%
Therefore, the original price is $180
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