Cindy bought a new computer that was advertised at a 20% reduced price. If the sale price that Cindy paid was $1440, what was the original price of the computer? (Ignore taxes).

Israel Hale

Israel Hale

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2022-07-28

Cindy bought a new computer that was advertised at a 20% reduced price. If the sale price that Cindy paid was $1440, what was the original price of the computer? (Ignore taxes).

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jbacapzh

jbacapzh

Beginner2022-07-29Added 18 answers

Step 1
Discount = 20 %
Sale price = $ 1440
Step 2
Let original price = x
x ( 100 % 20 % ) = 1440
x ( 80 % ) = 1440
x = 1400 80 × 100
x = $ 1800

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