Question

Miley music has a sale on music CDs all music CDs are discounted 15% Marianas receipt indicates that she saved $3 on her CD purchase what is the full price of her music CD before the discount

Answer 1

If x is the price before a sale
x-0.15x=x-3
0.85x=x-3
3=0.15x
x=20

The original price is $20

Answer 2

Answer: The original price of her music CD before discount is $20.

Explanation:

Let x be the original price of her music CD.

Discount rate = 15%

At discount she saved = $3

So, According to question, our equation becomes

15%x= 3

0.15x= 3

x=$20

Hence, the original price of her music CD before discount is $20.