SOLUTION: If something cost $350 after an 80% discount , what was the original price not including tax?

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Question 469477: If something cost $350 after an 80% discount , what was the original price not including tax?
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If something cost $350 after an 80% discount , what was the original price not including tax?
Let x = original price
then
.80x = 350
x = 350/.80
x = $437.50