SOLUTION: judy bought a coat at a 20% discount sale for $60. What was the original price of the coat?

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Question 490718: judy bought a coat at a 20% discount sale for $60. What was the original price of the coat?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20% discount leaves 80%
$60 is 80% of the original price
OP*0.8 = 60
OP = 60/0.8
OP = $75

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