SOLUTION: sam paid 120 for a portable e-book reader that was 80% of the original price. what was the original price

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Question 908756: sam paid 120 for a portable e-book reader that was 80% of the original price. what was the original price
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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120 = 80% of what?
120 = .8x
Divide each side by .8
150 = x