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What is the original price of an item that costs 36 after a 20% discount?

Solution

Wha t i s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce o f an i t e m t ha t cos t s 36 a f t er a 20% d i sco u n t ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 45

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

36 = x - 0.2 x

36 = x - 0.2 x : x = 45

Amount before discount : 45

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