Question 667782
Two options to complete
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Where x is the original price,
x - .2x = 49.95
.8x = 49.95
{{{highlight_green(x = 62.44)}}}as the original price
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If the sale is 20% off, then 80% of the price remains (100-20 = 80),
.8 of what, x, = 49.95
.8x = 49.95 when x = $62.44
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Check {{{cartoon(
.2(62.44),
12.49,
62.44 - 12.49,
49.95)}}}
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