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Frank bought a suit on sale for $493. this price was 15% less than the original price.what was the original price?

Frank bought a suit on sale for $493. this price was 15% less than the original price.what was the original price?
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Frank bought a suit on sale for $493. this price was 15% less than the original price.what was the original price?

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(100/15)x493=$3286.67 (rounded to 2 decimal places)


The one above is wrong.
This is the correct way:
(100/85)×493=580
Correct answer is $580
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