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  • 19-11-2020
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Ms. Caldwell went shopping and bought cute new dress that was 25% off the regular price. The amount of the discount was $5. What was the regular price of the shirt?

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nermay7
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  • 19-11-2020

Answer: The regular price of  the shirt is $20.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the regular price, find a number that 25% of it is equal to 5.

Solve using the equation,

25% * x = 5     Where x is the regular price.

0.25x = 5  

    x= 20    

This means that the regular price is $20.

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