If the cost of a dress is multiplied by 5/8,the price then becomes $30.00 What is the original price of the dress?

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Junaid Mirza
Apr 24, 2018

$48.00

Explanation:

Let the original price be "P"

According to question

"P" × 5/8 = $30.00

Divide both sides by 5/8

("P" × cancel(5/8))/(cancel(5/8)) = ($30.00)/(5/8)

"P" = $30.00 × 8/5 = $48.00

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