At a store, they cut the price 40% for a particular item. By what percent must the item be increased if you wanted to sell it at the original price?

Christophe Moine asked Oct 18, 2023

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Christophe Moine asked Oct 18, 2023

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13 votes

1 / 0.6 =

166%

they must raise by 2/3's or 66%

Tate Johnson answered Oct 22, 2023

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