The price of a cellphone was discounted by 15% and then discounted an additional 20%, to be sold at $238. What was the original price of the cellphone? A) $350 B) $390 C) $450

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The price of a cellphone was
discounted by 15% and then
discounted an additional 20%, to be
sold at $238. What was the original
price of the cellphone?
A) $350
B) $390
C) $450
D) $680
Transcribed Image Text:The price of a cellphone was discounted by 15% and then discounted an additional 20%, to be sold at $238. What was the original price of the cellphone? A) $350 B) $390 C) $450 D) $680
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