SOLUTION: if an item is 45pound and has been reduced by 20% what was its original price

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Question 670721: if an item is 45pound and has been reduced by 20% what was its original price
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Hi,

if an item is 45pound and has been reduced by 20% what was its original pricehighlight%28P%29

Paid 80%

 .80P = 45

    P = 45/.8 = 56.25 pound