Question

Four sisters bought a present for their mother they received a 10% discount on the original price of the gift. After the dicount was taken, each sister paid $9.00. What was the orginal price of the gift?

Answer 1

$40.00

Explanation:

the total price of the gift (after discount) is 9.00 * 4 = 36

the original price of gift can be found using this equation:

x - (x*0.10) = 36

x - 0.10x = 36

0.9x = 36

x=40