document.write( "Question 268033: If the sale price is $84.00 & the discount is 20%, how do I find the original price? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #196529 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! There are several ways. \n" ); document.write( "the sale price is 100%-20%=80% of the original price. \n" ); document.write( ".8*x=84.00 \n" ); document.write( "8x/10=84 \n" ); document.write( "8x=840 \n" ); document.write( "4x=420 \n" ); document.write( "x=105 original price \n" ); document.write( "check \n" ); document.write( "80% of 105 is 84. \n" ); document.write( "8/10*105=84 \n" ); document.write( "8/(2*5)*105=4*21=84 \n" ); document.write( "ok \n" ); document.write( " |