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A jacket is on sale for 20% off the regular price. The sale price is $50. What is the regular price of the jacket?

A jacket is on sale for 20% off the regular price. The sale price is $50. What is the regular price of the jacket?
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A jacket is on sale for 20% off the regular price. The sale price is $50. What is the regular price of the jacket?

User Dong Nguyen
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$50 = 80% of x
100% divided by 5 = 20%
$50 divided by 5 = $10
So 20% = $10
80% + 20% = 100%
$50 + $10 = $60
$60 = 100%
The answer is $60!
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