A woman received a discount of 20% on a piece of cloth she purchased from
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2020
A woman received a discount of 20% on a piece of cloth she purchased from a shop. If she paid $525.00, what was the original price?
- A. $675.25
- B. $660.25
- C. $656.25
- D. $616.25
Correct Answer: C. $656.25
Explanation
\(\frac{20}{100}\) x \(x\) = \(x - 525\)
\(\frac{x}{5} = x\) - 535
x = 5x - 2625
\(\frac{4x}{4} = \frac{2625}{4}\)
x = $656.25
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