Question

The sale price of an item on sale for 40% off is $48. What was the regular price?

Answer 1

$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.