SOLUTION: I just asked a question pertaining to these percentage problems, but i'm having a hard time understanding this. The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original

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Question 294063: I just asked a question pertaining to these percentage problems, but i'm having a hard time understanding this.
The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?
1-.20=.8
.8*12,590=10,072
12,590+10,072=22,662
OR
12,590*.2=2518
12,590+2518=15,108
but i'm confused because neither of these answers are in my multiple choice answers.

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sale price is 20% off, so 12590 is 80% of the original price

.8p = 12590 ___ p = 12590 / .8