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23 December, 09:03

A portable music player is on sale for 20% off its original price. The sale price is $96.

What was the original price of the music player?

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  1. 23 December, 09:22
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    We know that the sale price is $96 which is 80% (because 100% - 20% = 80%) of x, so we can write it down as:

    96 = 80% from x

    96 = 80/100 * x

    96 = 8/10x

    96 = 4/5x / * 5 (both sides)

    480 = 4x / : 4 (both sides)

    x = 120

    Doublecheck:

    120 * 80% =

    = 120 * 80/100 =

    = 120 * 4/5 =

    = 480/5 =

    = 96

    So it's correct; )

    Answer: The original price was $120.
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