A 12% discount on a tent saved melanie $75 what was the original price

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So 12% of a number is $75
12% of x is 75
0.12 of x is 75
0.12 * x = 75
divide both numbers by 0.12
x = 625

To check:
12% of 625 =?= 75
75 = 75

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