What is an expression for the sale price of a shirt that is sold at 40% off the original price p?

Michal Foksa asked Sep 8, 2023

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Michal Foksa asked Sep 8, 2023

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Answer:

$35

Explanation:

If $21 is 60% of the original price, then the original price is ...

21 = 0.60p

21/0.60 = p = 35

The original price is $35.00.

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