Question

Sherrie brought a beach towel that normally costs $44 but was on sale for half price. She also bought a beach hat that was on sale for $12 off. Before tax, her total was $38. what was the regular price of the beach hat?

Answer 1

44/2 = $22 discounted price for towel

38 - 22 = $16 discounted price for hat

16 + 12 = $28 regular price of the beach hat

Answer 2

$28

Explanation:

Let the regular price of beach hat be x

Normal cost of beach towel = $44

On sale for half price the cost of beach towel =
`(44)/(2)=22`

Thus the sale price of beach towel is $22

Now we are given that a beach hat was on sale for $12 off

So, sale price of beach hat = Regular price - $12

=
`x-12`

Since we are given that buying beach towel and beach hat on sale price . Her Total was $38.

So,
`22+(x-12)=38`

`x-12=38-22`

`x-12=16`

`x=16+12`

`x=28`

Hence the regular price of beach hat is $28