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At a sale, shirts were sold for $15 each. This price was 20% off their original price. What was the original price?

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Answer:

The original price was 18 dollars.

Explanation:

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Final price = 15 dollars

Discount = 20%

Original Price = x

Formula

x = 15 + 20/100 15

Solution

x = 15 + 300/100 Multiply 20 * 15. Divide by 100

x = 15 + 3

x = 18

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