SOLUTION: The sale price of a swimming pool after a 19.5% discount is $1078.70. Find the original list price of the pool.

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Question 1151795: The sale price of a swimming pool after a 19.5% discount is $1078.70. Find the original list price of the pool.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +p+ = the original price
+p+-+.195p+=+1078.7+
+.805p+=+1078.7+
+p+=+1340+
The original price was $1,340