Question

The principal volunteers to rent the dunk tank with his own money. Because the dunk tank was rented 45 days in advance, the rental was on sale for 10% off the original price. The original price is $25.00 more than the sale price. What is the original price of renting the dunk tank?

A) $10.00
B) $45.00
C) $225.00
D) $250.00

Please choose the correct answer from the options provided."

Answer 1

The original price of renting the dunk tank is $25.00.The right answer is option D

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the original price of renting the dunk tank, we can set up an equation.

Let the sale price be x. Since the original price is $25.00 more than the sale price, the original price would be x + $25.00.

Given that the sale price is 10% off the original price, we can write the equation:

x = (x + $25.00) - 0.10(x + $25.00)

Simplifying the equation, we get:

x = (x + $25.00) - 0.10x - $2.50

Combining like terms, we have:

x - x - $0.10x = $25.00 - $2.50

0.90x = $22.50

Dividing both sides of the equation by 0.90, we get:

x = $22.50 / 0.90

Therefore, the original price of renting the dunk tank is $25.00.