SOLUTION: what is the orginal cost of the coat if it was $95 and it was 20% discount sale

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Question 812720: what is the orginal cost of the coat if it was $95 and it was 20% discount sale
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+95+=+x+-+.2x+
+95+=+.8x+
+x+=+95%2F.8+
+x+ is the original cost