Question

Write and solve an equation.

Harry purchased 16 hinges for his kitchen project. They were each on sale for $3 off the regular price.

The total cost of the hinges was $80.

What was the regular price, p, of the hinges?

Solve for p.

Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

p= 8$

16*5=80 (total)
hinges were 5 dollars each+ the 3 dollars (knocking off sale tax)
5+3= 8$