After receiving a 25% discount, Sue paid $180 for a lawnmower. What is the original price of the lawnmower before the discount?

Koosa asked Mar 15, 2022

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After receiving a 25% discount, Sue paid $180 for

a lawnmower. What is the original price of the lawnmower before the discount?

Koosa asked Mar 15, 2022

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Answer:

$240

Explanation:

Let's say the original price was x, then the equation would be x*0.75=180, x=180/0.75, x=240

Leonida answered Mar 21, 2022

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