Question

11. Carmen paid $10.50 for a t-shirt at the mall

It was on sale for 30% off. What was the original
price before the discount?
A $3.15
B $15.00
C $7.35
D. $35.00

Answer 1

The answer is 15.00 dollars for the shirt

Answer 2

B $15.00

Explanation:

10.50 = x(1 - 0.30)

10.50 = x(0.70)

x = 10.50 / 0.70

x = 15.00