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An aquarium is on sale for $59.50. If this price represents a 15% discount from the original price, what is the original price to the nearest cent?

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[tex]x-\ original\ price\\\\ x+15\%x=59,5\\\\ x-0,15x=59,5\\\\ 0,85x=59,5\ \ \ | divide\ by\ 0,85\\\\ x=70\$\\\\Original\ price\ is\ 70\$.[/tex]