Question

Jacob paid $120, which is 80% of the original price, for an e-book reader.

What was the original price

Answer 1

The original price was $150

Explanation:

$120 and 80% symbolize eachother. There is 20% missing from 80% and $120. To find the 20%, divide 80% by four and divide 120 by four to get $30.

$30 is the 20% we were missing. then, we add those to the already existing numbers. $120+$30=$150 and 80%+20%=100%.

Answer 2

144$

Explanation:

Do 120+20%, because you already have 80%, so you need to add the other 20%.

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