Dale bought a boat at a 20% discount sale for $50.40. What was the original price of the boat?
A) $82
B) $63
C) $81
D) $55
E) none of these

Name: Dale bought a boat at a 20% discount sale for $50.40. What was the original price of the boat? A) $82 B) $63 C) $81 D) $55 E) none of these
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Let X be the original price of the boat. 
Since Dale got a 20% discount, he paid 80% of the original price. 
0.8X = 50.40 
X = 63

Dale Bought a Boat at a 20% Discount Sale for $50.40