SOLUTION: A pair of jeans is on sale for $30. If this price represents a 20% discount from the original price, what is the original price to the nearest cent?

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Question 920185: A pair of jeans is on sale for $30. If this price represents a 20% discount from the original price, what is the original price to the nearest cent?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Paid 80%
.80P = $30
P = $30/.80
P = $37.50