Linear Equations in One Variable

SAT Math· difficulty 5/5

The price of an item is increased by 20%20\% and then decreased by 20%20\%. If the final price is $96, what was the original price?

  • A

    $120

  • B

    $96

  • C

    $100

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  • D

    $98

Explanation

1.200.80p=0.96p=961.20 \cdot 0.80 \cdot p = 0.96p = 96, so p=100p = 100.

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