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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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
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
