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Question 81113: A computer is on sale for $1600, which is a 20% discount off the regular price. What is the regular price?
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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.8x=1600
x=1600/.8
x=$2,000 is the original price.
proof
2000-(.2*2000)=1600
2000-400=1600
1600=1600