SOLUTION: Hello! I can't solve this problem. I feel like there's something missing here, but maybe I just really don't know how to solve this. Here's it: After receiving a 20% discount, J

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Question 1117831: Hello! I can't solve this problem. I feel like there's something missing here, but maybe I just really don't know how to solve this. Here's it:
After receiving a 20% discount, John paid P180 for an item. What is the regular price of the item?
Thank you in advance!

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +p+ = the regular price
+p+-+.2p+=+180+
+.8p+=+180+
+p+=+225+
The regular price is P225