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14-04-2014
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A store is having a sale to celebrate president's Day. Every item in the store is advertised as one fifth off the original price. If an item is marked with a sale price of $140, what was its original price? Show your work.

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Elliot97 Elliot97

15-04-2014

1/5th off = 20% off

80% = $140
1% = $1.75
100% = $175

Answer is $175

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