Anna bought a sweater at 40% off the original price. If she paid $12, what was the original price of the sweater?
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Answer:The original cost was 20 dollars.Step-by-step explanation:$12 represents 60% of the original price.Set up a proportion60/100 = 12100% = xCross multiply Reduce 100/100 to 160/100 * x = 12 * 100/100Multiply by 10060/ 100 * x = 12Divide by 6060x = 12*10060x = 1200 60x/60 = 1200/60x = 20 dollars.