SOLUTION: An item was bought at $80.64 after a 30% discount. What is the original price?

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Question 175930: An item was bought at $80.64 after a 30% discount. What is the original price?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = original price
then
x - .30x = 80.64
x(1-.30) = 80.64
x(.70) = 80.64
x = 80.64/.70
x = $115.20