SOLUTION: A sales price for a car is $12,590 which is 20% off the original price, what is the original price?

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Question 106857: A sales price for a car is $12,590 which is 20% off the original price, what is the original price?
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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$12590+=+%2820%2F100%29x
$12590+=+%281%2F5%29x
$12590%2A5+=+x
$62950+=+x ………..original price