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Norma buys a bottle of perfume during the sale. If Norma pays $12, what was the original price?

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Answer

$40

Step-by-step explanation

Because the perfume is on sale (70% off), it only costs 30% of its original price.

So we divide the sale price of the perfume ($12) by 30%

12 ÷ 30 = 0.4

Then, we multiply 0.4 by 100

0.4 × 100 = $40

I hope it's correct

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