SOLUTION: sarah bought a oven for 90 dollars. this price was 1/4 off the list price. what was the original price?

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Question 531648: sarah bought a oven for 90 dollars. this price was 1/4 off the list price. what was the original price?
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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To say the price is "1/4 off" list is the same as saying the price is 3/4 of the original price.
3/4x = 90
x = 120