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Halimatu paid GHC80 for a shoe that was on sale at a discount of 20% What was the original price?

Solution

H a l ima t u p ai d G H C 80 f or a s h oe t ha t w a s o n s a l e a t a d i sco u n t o f 20% Wha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 100

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

80 = x - 0.2 x

80 = x - 0.2 x : x = 100

Amount before discount : 100

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