Question

This week at the farmer's market the price of oranges per pound has decreased by 20% compared to last week. If the price of oranges this week is $3.89, which equation would represent the price of oranges per pound last week, p?

Answer 1

$4.8625

Explanation:

$3.89 + 20%

$3.89 = 80%

$3.89 × ¼ = $0.9725

$0.9725 × 5 = $4.8625