SOLUTION: After a 20% increase the new price of a radio is $78. What was the original price of the radio?

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Question 58293: After a 20% increase the new price of a radio is $78. What was the original price of the radio?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.2x=78
x=78/1.2
x=65
proof
1.2*65=78
78=78