SOLUTION: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?

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Question 103159: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?
Answer by BurningFlame_marc(77) About Me  (Show Source):
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If $12,590 is 20% off the original price, that would mean that it is 80% of the original price.

12,590=0.8x
12,590/0.8=0.8x/0.8
15737.5=x

The original price is $15,737.50



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