Question

A sign says that the price marked on all music equipment is at a discount for 30% off. You buy an electric guitar for the same price of $315.

{Im only in 7th grade.}
What is the percent you pay? _____________
Write an equation to find the regular price of the item. __________________
What was the regular price? ____________

Answer 1

First multiply $315 by 0.3 -> 94.50
Add the new value to the original price -> 409.50 (This is the regular price)
x=(315•0.3)+315 (This is the equation, x represents the regular price)