SOLUTION: Rosa purchased a sofa that was on sale for 20% off. She spent $1,850. How much was the sofa before sale?

SOLUTION: Rosa purchased a sofa that was on sale for 20% off. She spent $1,850. How much was the sofa before sale?

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Question 1171610: Rosa purchased a sofa that was on sale for 20% off. She spent $1,850. How much was the sofa before sale?
Answer by ikleyn(52802) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    (1-0.2)x = 1850

       0.8x  = 1850

          x  = 1850/0.8 = 2312.50 dollars.     ANSWER

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