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

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Question 381809: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,         

Let x represent the original price

Note:  20% off is the same as paying 80% of the original value

 .80x = $12,590

    x = $12,590/.80

    x = $15,737.50



CHECKING our Answer

$15,737.50 - .20*$15,737.50 = $15,737.50 - $3147.50 =  $12,590