Question

A store sells jump ropes. Each jump rope costs the same amount. During a sale, the store reduces the price of each jump rope by $1.25. Jada

spends $15.08 on 2 jump ropes at the sale price.
What was the price of 1 jump rope before the sale? Enter the answer in the box.

Answer 1

The jump rope cost $8.79 before the sale.

Explanation:

She spent 15.08 on 2 while they were on sale. I divided 15.08 by 2 to find what each one cost individually on sale, which is $7.54. Then add $1.25 to $7.54= $8.79