SOLUTION: Edna bought an RTW dress for Php575 at 20% discount. What was the original price?

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Question 1174504: Edna bought an RTW dress for Php575 at 20% discount. What was the original price?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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     x  - 0.2x = 575


    (1 - 0.2)*x = 575


      0.8x      = 575


         x      = 575%2F0.8 = 718.75.     ANSWER

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