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by candygal79 » Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:42 pm
Ok am stuck with this . I tried many times but i failed to get the answer.


4. The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?

A. $14,310.40
B. $14,990.90
C. $15,290.70
D. $15,737.50
E. $16,935.80
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by [email protected] » Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:25 pm
Hi candygal79,

This question can be solved with algebra or by TESTing THE ANSWERS.

Here's how the algebra can be done:

X = original price of the car

We're told that 20% off the original price = 12,590...

X - .2X = 12,590

.8X = 12,590

X = 12,590/.8 = 15,737.50

Final Answer: D

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