SOLUTION: Bob bought a bicycle at 25% off the original price.If he paid $225 for the bike,what was the original price?

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Question 917267: Bob bought a bicycle at 25% off the original price.If he paid $225 for the bike,what was the original price?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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He then paid 75% of the original price. Let P be the original price.

%2875%2F100%29P=225

%283%2F4%29P=225

P=225%284%2F3%29