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A desk is on sale for $224 which is 65% less than the regular price ,what is the regular price 

A desk is on sale for $224 which is 65% less than the regular price ,what is the regular-example-1

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Answer: $640

Explanation:

100%-65%=35%

$224/35%=6.4

6.4*100%=$640

To check the solution

$640*65%=$416

$224+$416=$640

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