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paula bought an electric drill at 75% of the regular price.She paid 32.90 for the drill. What was the regular price?(round to the nearest cent)

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Answer:

$43.87.

Explanation:

let the regular price be x, then

0.75x = 32.9

x = 32.9 / 0.75 = $43.87

User Yvelisse
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Answer:

43.87

Explanation:

Let the regular price be T

  • T x 75% = 32.90
  • 3T/4 = 32.90
  • 3T = 4 x 32.90
  • 3T = 131.60
  • T = 43.87
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