SOLUTION: Joelsy paid $88 for a jacket that was on sale for 20% off the original price. What is the original price

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Question 673827:
Joelsy paid $88 for a jacket that was on sale for 20% off the original price. What is the original price
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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(1-.2)x=88
.8x=88
x=88/.8
x=$110 ans.
Proof:
.8*110=88