Question

Magda sold her car for $1,900. This was $300 less than twice the original purchase price. What was the original price of Magda's car? Let p represent the original price of the car.

A .2p - 300 = 1,900; p = 1,100
B .300p = 1,900 + 2; p = 634
C .300 - 2p = 1,900; p = 800
D .2p = 1,900 - 300; p = 800

Answer 1

A is correct answer original price is 1100