A dress is on sale for $86. What was the original price of the dress if the discount was 1/3 of the original price?

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A dress is on sale for ​$86.  What was the original price of the dress if the discount was  1/3  of the original​ price?

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

Let P = original priceP - (1/3)P = 862/3 P = 86P = 3/2 x 86 = 3 x 43 = $129 = original  price

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