20 Percent off Sale Price

If the price off a dress was cut by 20% for a sale, by what percentage off the sale price must it be increased by to resell it at the original price?

Answer

25%.

If the original price of the dress was $100 and after 20% drop it will be $80. To resell at the original price, the price has to be increased by: 2080 x 100 = 25%.

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