If a dress is sold for #3800.00 at 20% discount. what is its original price?
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
It is given that the cost of the item reduces to #3800.00after the discount on the item.
Let original price = x
x – (20% of x) = 100
⇒ x – 0.2x = 100
⇒ 0.8x = #3800
⇒ x = \(\frac{3800}{0.8}\)
⇒x =4,750
It is given that the cost of the item reduces to #3800.00after the discount on the item.
Let original price = x
x – (20% of x) = 100
⇒ x – 0.2x = 100
⇒ 0.8x = #3800
⇒ x = \(\frac{3800}{0.8}\)
⇒x =4,750