Question

I do not know which formula to use

Carla bought a dress at a sale for 20% off the original price. The sale price of the dress was $68.90. Find the original price of the drees, in dollars.


Step by step explanation please.

Answer 1

Use the 3rd one because it has fewer steps and will give you the answer

Answer 2

I think it's the second formula.

Explanation:

Let x be the original price.

The discount rate is 20%

Sale Price is $68.90

Discount = 20% of x = 0.2x

Using the formula, Sale Price = Original Price - Discount,

Original Price - Discount is x-0.2x = 0.8x

$68.90 = 0.8x

From here on, just do the equation :) Hope this helps!