Joyce paid $84.00 for an item at the store that was 40 percent off the original price. What was the original price?

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Off price : $84

percentage off = 40 % = 40 /100 = 0.4 (decimal form)

x ( 1 - 0.4 ) = 84

Solve for x ( original price)

x (0.6) = 84

x = 84/0.6

x= 140

Cloned answered Jun 28, 2023

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