Question

Two stores sell the same computer for the same original price. Store A advertises that the computer is on sale for 25% off the original price. Store B advertises that it is reducing the computer’s price by $180. When Brittany compares the sale prices of the computer in both stores, she concludes that the sale prices are equal. Let p represent the computer’s original price. Which equation models this situation?

Answer 1

0.75p=p-180

Explanation:

0.75p=p-180 is your answer

Answer 2

p= 25/100 = 180/x

Explanation:

In order to find the computer's original price, you must use the equation p= 25/100 = 180/x and solve for x.