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Mike paid $32 for a sult Jacket that had been marked down 40% from its original price, What was the original price.

User Jon Turner
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Answer: 44.8$

Explanation:

What you have to do is find 40% of 32. (it is 12.8) add 12.8 to 32. You get 44.8

User Kruger
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Answer:

The answer is $44.80

Step-by-step explanation: First, you need to find the how much 40% of $32 is:

32 x .40 = 12.80

Then, you add 12.80 to $32.

$32 + $12.80 = $44.80

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