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Gina paid $129 for a bicycle that was on sale for 75% of its original price. What was the original price of the bicycle
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Gina paid $129 for a bicycle that was on sale for 75% of its original price. What was the original price of the bicycle

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x= original price.
we have this equation:
75% of x=129
(75/100)x=129
x=(129*100)/ 75=172

Answer: the original price of the bicylce was $172
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