Question

Joyce saved $190 on an item that was 50 % off. What was the original price?

Answer 1

Answer: 190 x 2= 380

Explanation:

It’s simply multiplying by 2 if it’s 50%

Answer 2

380 = original price

Explanation:

Discount = original price * discount rate

We know the discount and the discount rate

190 = original price *50%

Change the percent to a decimal

190 = original price *.5

Divide by .5 on both sides

190/.5 = original price *.5/.5

380 = original price