SOLUTION: Micah paid $1,080 for a new set of drums that were marked 20% off. What was the original price of the drums?

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Question 380101: Micah paid $1,080 for a new set of drums that were marked 20% off. What was the original price of the drums?

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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20 % off
so he paid 80 % of the price
let x be the price
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80%2F100+=+1080%2Fx
cross multiply
x=+100%2A1080%2F80
x= $1350
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