Question

a storybook is sold at a discount of 20%. If the discount is $3, what is the selling price of the storybook

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation: the discount on the original price is a 20% discount, so it is 20% of x, or 0.2x.

We are told the discount is $3, so 0.2x = 3. Now we solve the equation for x.

0.2x = 3

Divide both sides by 0.2.

x = 3/0.2

x = 15

The regular price is $15.

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

x = original price

x* 20% = 3

Change to decimal form

x*.2 = 3

Divide each side by .2

x*.2 /.2 = 3/.2

x =15

The original price is 15

Selling price is 15-3 = 12