Question 627688: the price of a pair of trousers is reduced by 20% to $248 in clearance sale. what was the original price? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
Hi,
the price of a pair of trousers is reduced by 20% to $248 in clearance sale. what was the original price?
x - .20x = $248
x(1-.20) = $248
x = $248/.80