John bought a shirt on sale for 25% off the original price and another 25 % off the discounted price. If the final price was $17, what was the price before the first discount?	Choose the most appropriate option:  A) $45.10  B) $30.22  C) $28.44  D) $67.54  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 17   (x - 25%x) - 25%(x - 25%x) = 17   Solve for x   x = $30.22   correct answer $30.22
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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 $17, what was the price before the first discount?