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The sale price was $15,500 and the percent discount is 7.5% what was the original price?

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Answer:$206,666.67

Explanation:

7.5/100 = 15500/x

-cross multiply-

7.5*x = 100*15500

7.5x = 1,550,000

-divide-

x = 1,550,000 ÷ 7.5

x = 206,666.67

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