SOLUTION: The sale price of a bicycle $120. This is 75% of the original price find the original price

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Question 752104: The sale price of a bicycle $120. This is 75% of the original price find the original price
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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75%=120
100%=X
x/120=100/75
75*x = 100*120
75*x=12000
x=12000/75
x=160
To do this in your head - "75% = 120" so "25% = 40" and "100% = 160"