SOLUTION: The suit was marked down 20% for the sale, and its sale price was $120. What was the original price of the suit?

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Question 290535: The suit was marked down 20% for the sale, and its sale price was $120. What was the original price of the suit?
Answer by richwmiller(9135) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
120 is 20% of what?
In math talk
120=.20x