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  • 24-03-2021
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A clothing store has a 20% discount on all items in the store. If the discount for a sweater is $18, what is the original cost of the sweater?

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mathstudent55
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  • 24-03-2021

Answer:

$90

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = original cost

20% of x is $18

0.2x = 18

divide both sides by 0.2

x = 90

Answer: $90

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