Question

how do i do this???

Answer 1

Jeanine paid $599.20 for a television that was discounted 20%. What was the original price of the television?

Answer 2

That means 599.20 is just 80% of the original price, right?

Answer 3

The TV cost 100% of its original price.
After a 20% discount, what percentage of the original price was paid?

Answer 4

whoops... sorry about that...

Answer 5

No problem; we're all trying to help.

Answer 6

i do not know. :( i just need an explanation.

Answer 7

do i multiply 599.2 by 0.2
then add that to 599.2?

Answer 8

Waht is 100% - 20% =

Answer 9

No. Just try to answer my question. We'll get there soon.
What is 100% - 20% =

Answer 10

80%

Answer 11

Ok, good. So 599.20 is 80% of the original price, aye?

Answer 12

yes???

Answer 13

That means if P is the original price, then
0.8 x P = 599.20

Answer 14

divide?

Answer 15

749?

Answer 16

That's right! LOL

Answer 17

YAY

Answer 18

thank yo soo much! :D

Answer 19

No problem :)