word problem- is my answer correct?

valnadam

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Today only, a desk is being sold at a 27% discount. The sale price is 219.00 .

What was the price yesterday?

The price yesterday is $300.00
 
Keerect!
y - .27y = 219
.73y = 219
y = 219 / .73 = 300 : got that?
 
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