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Casey paid $32 for a book that was on a sale at 20% off. What was the original price for that book?

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Answer:

$40

Explanation:

User DGKarlsson
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Answer:

$40

Explanation:

If it was 20% off, you are paying 80% of the original price.

So .80 * Original price = $32

32/.8 = 40

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