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Thomas bought a new backpack that was 30% off the toriginal price. the slave resulted in a $15 discount.What was the original price of the backpack?

A. $45
B. $50
C. $65
D. $70
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User Yixiang
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30P/100=15

30P=1500

P=$50
User Thbonk
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X*0.30=15
X=15/0.30
X=$50
Answer is B
User Hieu Nguyen
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