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Question

Eliana has a 20% discount coupon for an electronics store. She sees a new laptop that she wants to buy. After the 20% discount was applied, Eliana paid $340 for the laptop.

What was the original price of the laptop?

Answer 1

Let x = the original price

 

The 20% discount was applied to the original price.

 

x - 0.20x

 

This is the price after the discount is added.  She only paid $340.

 

 

x - 0.20x = 340

 

0.80x = 340

 

      x = 425

 

The original price was $425.

Answer 2

Let P = original price

 

P - .2P = 340

.8P = 340

P = 340/.8 = $425