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Tyrone buys a slice of chocolate cake during the sale. If Tyrone pays $1\$1, what was the original price?\newline$\$____

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Q. Tyrone buys a slice of chocolate cake during the sale. If Tyrone pays $1\$1, what was the original price?\newline$\$____
  1. Calculate Discount Percentage: Calculate the discount percentage given during the sale.\newlineAssuming the discount is 20%20\% during the sale.\newlineOriginal Price ×20%=\times 20\% = Sale Price Reduction
  2. Convert Percentage to Decimal: Express 20%20\% as a decimal for calculation.\newline20%=0.220\% = 0.2
  3. Set Up Equation for Original Price: Set up the equation to find the original price.\newlineLet Original Price = xx\newlinex−(0.2×x)=$(1)x - (0.2 \times x) = \$(1)
  4. Solve for Original Price: Solve for xx.0.8x=($)10.8x = (\$)1x=($)1/0.8x = (\$)1 / 0.8x=($)1.25x = (\$)1.25

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