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A store owner offered a 40% discount off the regular price of a piece of furniture. The amount of the discount was $72. What is the original price of the mirror?

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$180 :))) hope this helps
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Answer:

$180

Explanation:

Since the discount is 40 percent and is also $72, We will cross multiply. 72 x 100 = 40 x what?

7200/40 = 180

The mirror was originally $180.

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