SOLUTION: A shirt was bought with 20% discount so I saved 50.00. How much is the original price of the shirt?

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Question 295594: A shirt was bought with 20% discount so I saved 50.00. How much is the original price of the shirt?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.2x=50
1/5*x=50
x=5*50=250
original price was $250