SOLUTION: 140 paid for an item that is 20% off original price. What is original price?
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Question 771199: 140 paid for an item that is 20% off original price. What is original price?
Answer by Jc0110(165) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
140 ÷ (100% - 20%) = 140 ÷ 80% = 140 ÷ = 140 x = 175
Therefore, the original price is 175.
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