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An Xbox is on sale for $250, which is 5/8 of its original price. Find the original price. a. $400 b. $2000 c. $156.25 d. $368 I need help plz

An Xbox is on sale for $250, which is 5/8 of its original price. Find the original price. a. $400 b. $2000 c. $156.25 d. $368 I need help plz
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An Xbox is on sale for $250, which is 5/8 of its original price. Find the original price. a. $400

b. $2000
c. $156.25
d. $368

I need help plz

User Denise Mauldin
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250 = 5/8 X
250 x 8/5 = X

250 x 8 / 5 = 400
User Robert Kelly
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If you divide 250 by 5, you get 50. 50 multiplied by 8 is 400. So, the correct answer is A. 400 dollars. I hope this helps!
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