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Joyce saved $220 on an item that was 75% off what was the original price

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Answer:

$880

Explanation:

Use the equation:


P=(1-d)x with d being the discount in a decimal form, and P being the price that was bought at.

220=(1-0.75)x

simplify parenthesis terms

220=0.25x

divide both sides by 0.25

880=x

So, the original price was $880.

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