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Question 354624: bought a pair of trainers when there was 20% off the normal price. I paid £50 for them. What was the original price?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
*Note: 20% off is the same as paying 80% of the original price
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Let x be the original price
.80*x =50
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x = 50/.80 = 62.5 pounds