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Alan bought a desk on sale for $589. This price was 24% less than the original price. What was the original price?​

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Answer:

448$

Explanation:

100-24/100×589$

76/100×$589

divide 76 by 100 and multiple with the price which is 589$

when 76 is divided=0.76

now we multiple 0.76times 589$

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