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Mr. Carlton paid 9.60 for a book after receiving a discount of 20% of the list price. What was the list price?

Solution

M r . C a r lt o n p ai d 9.60 f or a b oo k a f t er rece i v in g a d i sco u n t o f 20% o f t h e l i s t p r i ce . Wha t w a s t h e l i s t p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 12

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

9.6 = x - 0.2 x

9.6 = x - 0.2 x : x = 12

Amount before discount : 12

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