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The price of a coat increased by 20% in December, and then decreased by 20% three months later. If the final

price of the coat was $144, what was the original price of the coat before December ?

The price of a coat increased by 20% in December, and then decreased by 20% three-example-1
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Answer:

The answer is 150

Explanation:

If you take 20 percent of 144 you get 28.8 but then you must subtract from 144 that leave you with 150.2 the 0.2 dosent matter

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