Question

7) A coat is selling for 3/4 of the original price. The sale price is $180. Write and solve

an equation to determine what the original price of the jacket is.

Answer 1

$240

Explanation:

Original price: p

discount 25% (multiplier: 0.75)

sale price: $180

p x 0.75 = 180

p = 180/0.75

p = 240