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after a discount of 12.5%, an item was sold for 120.75 what was the original price?

Solution

a f t er a d i sco u n t o f 12.5%, an i t e m w a s so l d f or 120.75 w ha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 138

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

120.75 = x - 0.125 x

120.75 = x - 0.125 x : x = 138

Amount before discount : 138

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