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In a 20% off sale a coat was £68. Work out the original price

In a 20% off sale a coat was £68. Work out the original price
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In a 20% off sale a coat was £68. Work out the original price

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let x = the original amount

x - .2x = 68
.8x = 68
divide both sides by .8
x = $85
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