Question

During a 40% off sale, Tessa pays $24 for a sled. What was the original price?

Answer 1

original price = 40

Explanation:

make an equation using the information given in the question, x will represent the original price

x - 0.4x = 24

or

x - 2/5x = 24

solve for x

x - 2/5x = 24

3/5x = 24

x = 40

Answer 2

$33.6

Explanation:

24*1.4=33.6

the 1.4 represents the added 40% to find the original price of the sled