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Question 294283: The sale price of a sweater is $48. The price is 20% is less than the original price. what was the origanal price?
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The sale price of a sweater is $48. The price is 20% is less than the original price. what was the origanal price?
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Let x = original price
then
x - .20x = 48
x(1 - .20) = 48
x(.80) = 48
x = 48/.80
x = $60
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