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Ernest's grandma bought a package of socks for christmas that 40% of regular price. the amount of the discount was $6. What was the regular price of the sock?
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Ernest's grandma bought a package of socks for christmas that 40% of regular price. the amount of the discount was $6. What was the regular price of the sock?

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It was 15 because 40%=6,that means that 80%=12,20%=6:2=3 and 80%+20%=12+3=15
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