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A computer is on sale for Rs 1,600, which is a 20% discount off the regular price

What is the regular price?​

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Answer:

Rs. 1920

Explanation:

Rs 1600: 20% discounted price

1600+ [ (20÷100) x 1600]

1600+ 320

= Rs. 1920 (Regular price)

User Paul Schreiber
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y x 0.8 = 80% of y, so do it in reverse. In this case, y = 1600, so 1600/0.8 = 2000

Edit: Keep in mind 1600 is 80% of Regular Price

User Menno Jongerius
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