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A sofa is on sale for $442, which is 85% of the regular price.
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A sofa is on sale for $442, which is 85% of the regular price.

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(442)/(x) = (85)/(100) \\85x = 44200\\x = (44200)/(85) = 520

Original price is 520

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You probably want to know how much is the regular price:
X*0.85 =442$ /0.85
X = 442$/0.85
X = 520$
Regular price is:520$
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