SOLUTION: if something markup 20% witch is 24$ whats the original price

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Question 856621: if something markup 20% witch is 24$ whats the original price

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Let x represent original price
x + .20x = $24
x = $24 /(1.20)