document.write( "Question 1037941: There is a 20% sale. A boy pays £160 for a tablet in the sale. What was the original price for the tablet? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #652613 by Aldorozos(172) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let's assume the original price as x\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x-.2x = 160 \n" ); document.write( "Therefore .8x = 160 \n" ); document.write( "We divide both sides by .x\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x = 160/.8 = 200 \n" ); document.write( " |