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The discount on a pair of socks is 15%. The socks are on sale for $17. What was the original price of the socks?

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Answer:

$19.55

Step-by-step explanation:

17*0.15=2.55

17+2.55=19.55

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  • 24-01-2021

Answer:

$20

Step-by-step explanation:

The original price is p.

Now, a discount of 15% is = 100%-15% = 85% of the original price.

0.85p = 17

p = 17/0.85

p = 20

$20

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