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 310448: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the original price = x
given:
x+-+.2x+=+12590
.8x+=+12590
x+=+15737.50
The original price was $15,737.50