Question

Which scenario is modeled by the equation (x)(0.6) = $86.46?

A picnic table is on sale for 60 percent off. The sale price of the picnic table is x, $144.10.
A picnic table is on sale for 40 percent off. The sale price of the picnic table is x, $144.10
A picnic table is on sale for 60 percent off. The original price of the picnic table is x, $144.10.
A picnic table is on sale for 40 percent off. The original price of the picnic table is x, $144.10

Answer 1

Basically C :)

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: A picnic table is on sale for 60 percent off. The original price of the picnic table is x, $144.10.

Explanation:

Given equation:
`(x)(0.6)=\$86.46`

To find x, divide 0.6 on both sides, we get

`x=(\$86.46)/(0.6)\\\Rightarrow\ x=(\$864.6)/(6)\\\Rightarrow\ x=\$144.10`

Also
`0.6=0.6*100=60\%`

Thus,
`60\%\ of\ \$144.10=\$86.46`

So the best scenario modeled by the above equation is

"A picnic table is on sale for 60 percent off. The original price of the picnic table is x, $144.10."