SOLUTION: the sale price of a bicycle is $120. this is 75% of the original price. what is the original price ?

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Question 361620: the sale price of a bicycle is $120. this is 75% of the original price. what is the original price ?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = original price
given:
120+=+.75x
x+=+160
The original price was $160