SOLUTION: Elsa bought a DVD player for $104. the cost includes a 20% discount. What was the cost of the DVD player before the discount. please explain?

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Question 746404: Elsa bought a DVD player for $104. the cost includes a 20% discount. What was the cost of the DVD player before the discount. please explain?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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When dealing with a discount % the formula is x*(1-D) = P where x is the original price, D is the discount %, and P is the new price.


For this problem: x*(1-.2) = 104


.8x = 104


x = 104/.8 = 130

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