SOLUTION: After being discounted 20%, a radio sells for $63.96. Find the original price.

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Question 405340: After being discounted 20%, a radio sells for $63.96. Find the original price.
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After being discounted 20%, a radio sells for $63.96. Find the original price.
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Let the original price be "x".
Equation:
x - 0.20x = 63.96
0.80x = 63.96
x = 63.96/0.8
x = $79.95