SOLUTION: A television is on sale for 20% off. If the sale price is $800, what was the original price?

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Question 126890: A television is on sale for 20% off. If the sale price is $800, what was the original price?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+-+.2x+=+800
.8x+=+800
x+=+800%2F.8
x+=+1000
The original price was $1000