Question

Set up an equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and determine the desired value.

A furniture store has a sale offering ​10% off of all furniture. If Amanda spent ​$459.99 on furniture before​ tax, what was the price of the furniture she purchased before the discount and before​ tax?

Answer 1

0.9x=459.99, $511.10

Explanation:

If the original cost was x, the cost after the discount is 0.9x.

`0.9x=459.99 \\ \\ x=(459.09)/(0.9)=511.10`