Question

Julius is out shopping and finds a $96 basketball that was marked down 25%. How much was it originally?

Answer 1

Answer: $120

Step-by-step explanation: multiply 96 by 25% and add what that is to 96

getting you $120

Answer 2

1.25 × 96 = 120

OR

.25 × 96 = 24
24 + 96 =120

either way, same answer