SOLUTION: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price? A. $14,310.40 B. $14,990.90 C. $15,290.70 D. $15,737.50 E. $16,935

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Question 174505: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?
A. $14,310.40
B. $14,990.90
C. $15,290.70
D. $15,737.50
E. $16,935.80

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x - .20x = 12,590 {Let x represent the unknown original amount; subtract 20% of the original (x) price]
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.80x = 12,590 [Subtract the x-terms]
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(.80x%2F.80%29 = (12%2C590%2F.80%29 [ Isolate the x-term through division]
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x = $15,737.50 [Original price]