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A winter jacket is marked down 75% from its original price. According to the new price tag, it now costs $52.50. What was the original price? a.$210.00 b.$157.50 c.$132.50 d.$70.00
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A winter jacket is marked down 75% from its original price. According to the new price tag, it now costs $52.50. What was the original price?

a.$210.00
b.$157.50
c.$132.50
d.$70.00

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Answer is A

52.5 is 75% down of original price, or 25% of original price. 25% is the same as 1/4, so multiply by 4 to get the original price (210)
User David Stevens
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the correct answer is a)$210.00
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