Question

(2) A store is having a 20%-off sale on all merchandise. If Mai buys one item and saves $13, what was the original price of her purchase? Explain your reasoning. *

Answer 1

$65

Explanation:

Let

x = original price of the item

Mai buys one item and saves $13,

This means 20% of the original price of the item = $13

20% of x = 13

20/100 * x = 13

0.2 * x = 13

0.2x = 13

Divide both sides by 0.2

x = 13 / 0.2

= 65

x = $65

Therefore, the original price of the item is $65