Question

The price of a dress after a 25% discount is $80. What was the original price of the dress

Answer 1

$106.67

Explanation:

The price of a dress after a 25% discount is $80. Therefore, the original price of the dress is $106.67.

100% - 25% = 75%

x ⋅ 75% =80%

0.75x = 80

Now, we have to divide each side by 0.75 or just .75 (same thing).

0.75 ÷ 0.75 = 80 ÷ 0.75 = 106.67

The answer is $106.67.

Answer 2

The original price is 106.67

Explanation:

If we get a 25% discount, we are still paying 100-25 = 75%

Let x be the original price

x* 75% = 80

.75x = 80

Divide each side by .75

.75x/.75 = 80/.75

x =106.67

The original price is 106.67