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sam bought a coat on sale for 45% off the retail price. if he paid $160, what was the original retail price?

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Answer:

Original Retail Price = $246.15

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that $160 is 65% of the original price since the coat was 45% off.

x * (1 - 0.45) = $160

x * 0.65 = $160

x = $160 / 0.65 = $246.15

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