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Jacob paid $987 for a laptop which was 60% off the original price. What was the original price if $987 was the sale price?
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Jacob paid $987 for a laptop which was 60% off the original price. What was the

original price if $987 was the sale price?

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Answer:

$2467.50

Explanation:

987 = ( 1 - 0.6 )x

987 = 0.4x

x = 2467.5

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