SOLUTION: linda buys a pair of trainers. She says, "i bought this pair of trainers when there was 20% off the normal price. I paid £18 for them." What was the normal price of the trainers?

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Question 855506: linda buys a pair of trainers. She says, "i bought this pair of trainers when there was 20% off the normal price. I paid £18 for them." What was the normal price of the trainers?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1-.20)x=18.00
.80x=18.00
x=18.00/.80
x=$22.50 was the pre discount price.
Proof:
.80*22.50=18.018.00=18.00