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Joyce paid $220 for an item at the store that was 25 percent of the original price. What was the original price?
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Joyce paid $220 for an item at the store that was 25 percent of the original price. What was the original price?

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130/0.65=x/1.00

cross-multiply

130=0.65x

x=$200

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The answer is 55 because $220 x 25 = 5,550 and 5,500 divided by 100 = 55
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