Question 829751: Sally bought a bike at 25% less than the original price. Original price was $40 more than the price. What is the original price? Answer by reviewermath(1029) (Show Source):
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Sally bought a bike at 25% less than the original price. Original price was $40 more than the price. What is the original price?
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Answer:
Let x = original price
x = 40 + (x - 0.25x)
x = 0.75x + 40
0.25x = 40, multiply both sides by 4
x = 160
The original price is $160.
