Question

After taking 20% off the original price, Victor paid $14 for a book. What was the original price of the book? My guess is 16.8 it is not a Q&A it is write your own please help.
Ms. Sue
No. Why did you guess?


0.8x = 14

x = ?
HELLO
Is it 17.5?
HELLO
I mean it is 17.5.
Ms. Sue
Yes. The original price of the book was $17.50.