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Lisa buys a cell phone that is on sale for 15% off the original price. The original price is $180 more than the sale price. What is the original price of the cell phone.
10 years ago

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Answered by Reiny
original price = x
sale price = .85x

x - .85x = 180
.15x = 180
x = 180/.15 = 1200

$1200 for a cell phone ??

check:
15% of 1200 = 180
10 years ago
Answered by n
18+4=
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