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9.1 Exercise 46

Avg difficulty 2.5

Use the problem-solving strategy for word problems to solve. Answer in complete sentences.

Yuki bought a dress on sale for $72.\$\text{72} . The sale price was 60%\text{60}\% of the original price. What was the original price of the dress?

OpenStax Prealgebra 2e, 9.1 Use a Problem Solving Strategy, exercise 46

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