SOLUTION: 140 paid for an item that is 20% off original price. What is original price?

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Question 771199: 140 paid for an item that is 20% off original price. What is original price?
Answer by Jc0110(165) About Me  (Show Source):
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140 ÷ (100% - 20%) = 140 ÷ 80% = 140 ÷ 80%2F100 = 140 x 100%2F80 = 175
Therefore, the original price is 175.