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the sale price of a bed is Nu. 1200. This is a savings of 20 percent off. What is the regular selling price of the bed.

Solution

t h e s a l e p r i ce o f a b e d i s N u . 1200. T hi s i s a s a v in g s o f 20 p erce n t o ff . Wha t i s t h e re gu l a r se ll in g p r i ce o f t h e b e d .

Solution

Amount before discount : 1500

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

1200 = x - 0.2 x

1200 = x - 0.2 x : x = 1500

Amount before discount : 1500

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