John bought a shirt on sale for 25% off the original price and another 25 % off the discounted price. If the final price was $14, what was the price before the first discount?
Choices.
A) $ 45.10
B) $ 34.31
C) $ 24.88
D) $ 67.54
E) $ 65.23

Rationale: "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 14 ( x - 25 % x ) - 25 % ( x - 25 % x ) = 14 solve for x x = $ 24.88 correct answer c"
Answer: C