SOLUTION: 4. 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 190007: 4. The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let $ x = Original Price

It follows,
x-0.20%28x%29=12590, 20% off the Original Price

x%281-0.20%29=12590
x%280.80%29=12590 ---> cross%280.80%29x%2Fcross%280.80%29=cross%2812590%2915737.50%2Fcross%280.80%29
x = $ 15,737.50 (Original Price)

Thank you,
Jojo