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Rowena sells a dress for $42.60 after making a profit of 20% on the cost price.

Calculate the cost price.
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Answer:

$35.50

Explanation:

With a 20% profit then $42.60 represents 120%

We require to find the cost price represented by 100%

Divide the amount by 120 to find 1% then multiply by 100, that is

cost price =
(46.60)/(120) Ă— 100 = $35.50

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