Question

A store is having a 20 percent off sale on all merchandise. If Mai buys one item and saves $13, what was the original price of her purchase? Explain or show your reasoning.

Answer 1

$65

Explanation:

Given

Percentage discount = 20%

Equivalent amount saved = $13

Let the original price of the product be x

To get x;

20% of x = 13

0.2x = 13

0.2x = -13

0.2 = 13

x = 13/0.2

x = $65

Hence the original price of the product is $65