Question

Lisa has a 12% discount coupon for a clothing store. She sees a new purse that she wants to buy. After the 12% discount was applied, Lisa paid $52.80 for the purse. What was the original price of the purse?

Answer 1

12% discount, paid $52.80

She paid 12% less than the full price, so:
100%-12%=88%

88% of the original price = $52.80
1% of the original price = $52.80 ÷ 88 = 0.6

Therefore,
100% of the original price = 0.6 x 100 = $60.00

THE ANSWER:
The original price of the purse was $60.00