Lisa buys last year's best-selling novel, in hardcover, for $14.00$⁢14.00. this is with a 30%30% discount from the original price. what was the original price of the novel?

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Naima Wallace

15 August, 17:15

Lisa buys last year's best-selling novel, in hardcover, for $14.00$⁢14.00. this is with a 30%30% discount from the original price. what was the original price of the novel?

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Cheyanne Mccoy · Answer 1

The correct answer for the original price of the novel is $20. Since 30% of $20 is $6. So if you'll deduct the discount, the price will go down to $14.

$20 * 30% = $6

$20 - $6 = $14.