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
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The correct answer is C. $656.25

\(\frac{20}{100}\) 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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