SOLUTION: The man reduced the price 12%, down to $7920. What was the original price?

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Question 141364: The man reduced the price 12%, down to $7920. What was the original price?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(1-.12)X=7,920
.88X=7,920
X=7,920/.88
X=$9,000 IS THE ORIGINAL PRICE.