Question

A pool store is having a summer clearance sale. All pool toys are 45% off. A pool owner buys a raft on sale for $32.99. What is the regular price for the pool raft? Round the nearest cent.

Answer 1

$59.98

Answer 2

the original amount times 0.55 is $32.99
If the item is 45% off, then it costs 55% of the original price

Answer 3

(32.99/55)*100=59.98

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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