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Sarah bought a dress for 50 after receiving a 20% discount. What was the original price of the dress?

Solution

S a r ah b o ug h t a d ress f or 50 a f t er rece i v in g a 20% d i sco u n t . Wha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce o f t h e d ress ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 62.5

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

50 = x - 0.2 x

50 = x - 0.2 x : x = \frac{125}{2}

\frac{125}{2} = 62.5

Amount before discount : 62.5

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