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 238861: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?
Answer by josmiceli(6784) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the original price
given:
x+-+.2x+=+12590
x%2A%281+-+.2%29+=+12590
x+=+12590%2F.8
x+=+15737.5
The original price was $15,737.50