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 152776: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?

Answer by oscargut(686) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=original price
then x-0.2x=0.8x=12590
then x=12590/0.8=15625
Answer: $15737.5