John bought a shirt on sale for 25% off the original price and another 25 % off the discounted price. If the final price was $15, what was the price before the first discount? Choose the correct answer:  A) $45.10  B) $34.31  C) $28.44  D) $26.66  E) $65.23
let x be the price before the first discount. The price after the first discount is   x - 25%x (price after first discount)   A second discount of 25% of the discounted price after which the final price is 15   (x - 25%x) - 25%(x - 25%x) = 15   Solve for x   x = $26.66   correct answer $26.66
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John bought a shirt on sale for 25% off the original price and another 25 % off the discounted price. If the final price was $15, what was the price before the first discount?