Joyce paid 54.00 for an item at the store that was 70 percent off the original price. What was the original price.

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Duncan Chaney

4 November, 06:03

Joyce paid 54.00 for an item at the store that was 70 percent off the original price. What was the original price.

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Lawrence · Answer 1

The answer is $92.00 all you have to do is multiply the 70 percent back on the sale price to get your answer. I used to work in a dress store and that's how we did it

Karlee Villanueva · Answer 2

70% off means she only paid 30% so if x = original price,

54/x = 30/100.

Cross multiply

30x = 5400 so divide by 30

x = $180