SOLUTION: The sale price of a sweater is $48. The price is 20% less than the original price. What was the original price? x-.20=$48

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Question 1110631: The sale price of a sweater is $48. The price is 20% less than the original price. What was the original price?
x-.20=$48
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +p+ = the original price
+48+=+p+-+.2p+
+.8p+=+48+
+p+=+60+
The original price was $60