At a clearance sale, everything has been marked down 13%. How much did a car originally sell for, if its current price is $12,962.99?
A) $11,277.80
B) $16,851.89
C) $14,899.99
D) $14,388.94

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The current price represents 87% (100% - 13%) of the original price. To find the original price, divide the current price by 0.87: $12,962.99 / 0.87 = $14,899.99.

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