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Question 54518: The price of a swimming pool has been discounted 20%. The sale price is 1210.75. What is the orignial list price of the pool?
Similar problem already solved but don't know how!-Discounted 16.5%, Sale price 1210.75. Find original price.
x-.165x=1210.75
.835x=1210.75 But Where did I get .835 from?!?
.835 .835
x=1450.
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - .165x = 1210.75
x(1 - .165) = 1210.75
x(.835) = 1210.75
x = 1450