document.write( "Question 325110: Can you help me answer this word problem?:\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #232822 by jim_thompson5910(35256)\"\" \"About 
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If the pair of pants is on sale for $16 after a 20% discount, then this means that \"x-0.2x=16\" where 'x' is the original price. Simply solve for 'x' to find the original price of the pair of pants. \n" ); document.write( "
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