Question

Cindy has her eye on a sundress but thinks it is too expensive. It goes on sale for 15% less than the original price. Before Cindy can buy the dress, however, the store raises the new price by 25%. If the dress cost $68 after it went on sale for 15% off, what is the difference between the original price and the final price?

Answer 1

Difference between Prices= $85-$80

Difference between Prices=$5

Step-by-step explanation:

First we will calculate the original price of the dress. In order to do this we will proceed as follow::

After Sale for 15% off price of dress =$68

`Original Price *(85)/(100)=68`

`Original Price=(68*100)/(85)`

Original Price=$80

Before buying prices rises by 25%.

Rises and discounts making the Final Price=
`68*(125)/(100)` Note: (125 is due to 25% rise)

Final Price=$85

Difference between Prices= $85-$80

Difference between Prices=$5