Question

A baseball glove was purchased at a discount of 30% for $84. What was the price of the glove before the discount?

Answer 1

the the original price be x

`x - (30)/(100) x = 84 \\ (100x - 30x)/(100) = 84 \\ 70x = 8400 \\ x = (8400)/(70) \\ x = 120`

so the original price was $120

Answer 2

Answer: original price b4 30% discount was $120

Explanation:

If at 30% discount, baseball glove is $84

It means 70% = 84

100% = x

Cross multiply

70x = 8400

x = 120