SOLUTION: To whomever can assist, thank you... Magda bought a dress for $140, which represents a 20% discount off the original price. What was the original price of the dress?

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Question 57415This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
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Magda bought a dress for $140, which represents a 20% discount off the original price. What was the original price of the dress? This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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If $140 is the original price with 20% off, then %140 is 80% of the original price.
p = original price
.80 * p = 140
p = 140 / .80
p = 175
The original price is $175