SOLUTION: A television is on sale for 20 percent off If the sale price is 800 what was the original price?

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Question 253514: A television is on sale for 20 percent off If the sale price is 800 what was the original price?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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800=x(1-.2)
800=x*.8
.8x=800
x=800/.8
x=$1,000 ans. for the original price.