Answer:
$80
Explanation:
If we took 40% off that means that it now costs 60% of the original cost. So we are asking 60% of what number is 48?
Let x = the original cost
.6x = 48 Divide both sides by .6
x = 80.
Let's check.
What is 40% of 80?
.4 x 80 = 32. Subtract the discount from 80
80 - 32 = 48 The discounted price.