SOLUTION: The price of a computer fell 20% this year. If the computer now cost $750, how much did it cost last year?

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Question 257303: The price of a computer fell 20% this year. If the computer now cost $750, how much did it cost last year?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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100-20=80
8/10*x=750
8x=7500
x=7500/8