Question

Tara buys a tablet that costs only $320 because it is on sale for 20% off the original price. What is the original price of the tablet? (Use the variable P for "original price")

Answer 1

The original price of the tablet is $400.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the original price of the tablet, we need to determine the price before the 20% discount. Let's denote the original price as P. The tablet is on sale for 20% off, so the discounted price is 80% of the original price. We can set up the equation:

80% of P = $320

To solve for P, we divide both sides of the equation by 80% (or 0.8):

P = $320 / 0.8 = $400

Therefore, the original price of the tablet is $400.