SOLUTION: Use the given information to find the given amount. You want to order a new computer. The manufacturer is offering a dicount of 12% off the original price of the computer. With

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Question 125003: Use the given information to find the given amount.
You want to order a new computer. The manufacturer is offering a dicount of 12% off the original price of the computer. With the discount $924.What is the original price of the computer?
Any help with this equation would be Greatly appreciated.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X-.12X=924
.88X=924
X=924/.88
X=$1,050 IS THE ORIGINAL PRICE BEFORE THE 20% DISCOUNT.