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Joe buys a shirt on sale for 14.50, The sale is 20% off, What is the original price

Solution

J oe b u ys a s hi r t o n s a l e f or 14.50, T h e s a l e i s 20% o ff, Wha t i s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce

Solution

Amount before reduction : 18.125

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

14.5 = x - 0.2 x

14.5 = x - 0.2 x : x = \frac{145}{8}

\frac{145}{8} = 18.125

Amount before reduction : 18.125

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