SOLUTION: A CD player is on sale for 20 percent off the original price. If the sale is 90 dollars, what was the original price

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Question 937104: A CD player is on sale for 20 percent off the original price. If the sale is 90 dollars, what was the original price
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A CD player is on sale for 20 percent off the original price. If the sale is 90 dollars, what was the original price.
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let x=original price
x-20%x=90
.8x=90
x=112.50
original price=$112.50