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Re: After receiving a 25% discount, Sue paid $ 180 for a lawnmow [#permalink]
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after taking 25% discount the original price let us say x is now \(0.75x = 180\) or, \(x = 240\)
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Bunuel wrote:
After receiving a 25% discount, Sue paid $180 for a lawnmower. What is the original price of the lawnmower before the discount?

A. $215
B. $220
C. $225
D. $240
E. $245

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Let x = the original price (BEFORE the discount)

If Sue received a 25% discount, then she paid 75% of the original price.
In other words, she paid 75% of x
We're told she paid $180, so we can write: 75% of x = $180
Or we can write: 0.75x = 180
Solve: x = 180/0.75 = $240

Answer: D

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