SOLUTION: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price? $14,310.40 $14,990.90 $15,290.70 $15,737.50 $16,935

Algebra ->  Finance -> SOLUTION: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price? $14,310.40 $14,990.90 $15,290.70 $15,737.50 $16,935      Log On


   

Question 139771: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?

$14,310.40
$14,990.90
$15,290.70
$15,737.50
$16,935.80

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x is the original price, and 20% is .2, so the sales price is the original price minus .2 times the original price:

x-.2x=12590

Just solve and you have it.