Question

Mrs. Galindo found a first edition copy of the book 1984 on sale. She paid $75, which was $7 more than 1/3 of the original price. What was the original price? Let p represent the original price of the book. Which equation best represents the situation given?

(A 7 + 1/3p = 75 )

(B 7 - 1/3p = 75 )

(C (1/3)(75) = 7x)

(D 75x + 1/3 = 7)

Answer 1

A 7+1/3p=75

Explanation:

7 more than is +7 or 7+, and 1/3 original price is p, so it is 7+1/3p=75