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1. Mabonka went to Staples to buy some school supplies for the new school year. She only paid $21 for the items, but there was a 30% off sale. What was the original price of the school supplies?
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1. Mabonka went to Staples to buy some school supplies for the new school year. She

only paid $21 for the items, but there was a 30% off sale. What was the original price
of the school supplies?

User Ivan Vasiljevic
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Answer:

$70

Explanation:

x × 0.30 = 21

reverse

21 ÷ 0.30

=70

Original Price was $70

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