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Retail price : $67.60
Markup percent : 150%
What is the original price?

User Binoj T E
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Answer:

The original price is $45.06

Explanation:

Let x represent the original price

x * 1.5 = 67.6

We isolate x by dividing both sides by 1.5

x * 1.5 / 5 = 67.6 / 1.5

x = $45.06

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