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Ivan bought a suit on sale for $152. This price was 60% less than the original price.

What was the original price?

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Answer: $380

Work Shown:

x = original price in dollars

x - 60% of x = x - 0.60x = 0.40x = sale price in dollars

0.40x = 152

x = 152/0.40

x = 380

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