SOLUTION: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price? A. $14,310.40 B. $14,990.90 C. $15,290.70 D. $15,737.50 E. $16,935

Algebra ->  Average -> SOLUTION: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price? A. $14,310.40 B. $14,990.90 C. $15,290.70 D. $15,737.50 E. $16,935      Log On


   

Question 576506: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?
A. $14,310.40
B. $14,990.90
C. $15,290.70
D. $15,737.50
E. $16,935.80
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = original price

x - 0.2x = 12590

0.8x = 12590

x = 12590/0.8

x = 15737.5


So the original price is choice D) $15,737.50