SOLUTION: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?

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Question 150233: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?

Answer by mangopeeler07(462) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=original price

$x-.2$x = $12,590--------------------because the original price minus 20% is the new price


x-.2x=12590

Combine like terms
.8x=12590

Divide by .8
x=15737.5

Original price= $15737.50