SOLUTION: 4. 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. $16,935.8

Algebra ->  Finance -> SOLUTION: 4. 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. $16,935.8      Log On


   

Question 180691: 4. 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 checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-.2x=12,590
.8x=12,590
x=12,590/.8
x=15,737.50 ans. D)