SOLUTION: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?

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Question 61807: The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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80% of the price is paid for if you get a 20% discount
0.8x = 12,590
x = $15,737.5