Question

Sherie bought a beach towel that normally costs $44 but was on sale for half price. She also bought a beach hat that was on sale for $12 off. Before tax, her total cost was $38. What was the regular price of the beach hat?

$22
$28
$48
$56

Answer 1

$28

Explanation:

Answer 2

$28

Explanation:

The towel was $44 but at 1/2 off would be $22.

Her total cost was $38 so we subtract $22 from $38 to find how much she paid for the beach hat.

$38-$22 = $16

We add $12 to $16 to find the original price of the hat.

$16+$12 = $28