An article is sold for 596 after a 20% discount. What was the original price?

The correct answer is 745. Here's why:

• The article was sold for 596 after a 20% discount. This means 596 represents 100% - 20% = 80% of the original price.
• To find the original price, you divide the discounted price by the percentage it represents: Original Price = 596 / 0.80 = 745.
• Option A (600) is incorrect because a 20% discount on 600 would be 120, making the selling price 480, not 596.
• Option C (800) is incorrect because a 20% discount on 800 would be 160, making the selling price 640.
• Option D (945) is incorrect as a 20% discount on 945 would result in a much lower selling price than 596.