lamp is on sale for $83.25, after a markdown of 55%. What was the original selling price of the lamp?

Bernard Boyer

Bernard Boyer

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2022-07-28

lamp is on sale for $83.25, after a markdown of 55%. What was the original selling price of the lamp?

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fairymischiefv9

fairymischiefv9

Beginner2022-07-29Added 11 answers

if x is the orginal price
55% off on x =83.25
(100-55%)x/ =83.25
x=83.25
45% of x =83.25
45*x/100=83.25
x=83.25*100/45
x=185
185 $ is the original selling price of the lamp

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