SOLUTION: A watch is on sale for 25% off the original price. If the original price is $64, what is the discounted?

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Question 868178: A watch is on sale for 25% off the original price. If the original price is $64, what is the discounted?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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(1-.25)x=64
.75x=64
x=64/.75
x=$85.33 original price.
85.33-64=$21.33 discounted amount.