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

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

anonymous · Answer

THE FIRST ONE TO GET THIS CORRECT GETS AN MEDAL

anonymous · Answer

by converting in equation form, and solving for x where x is price of hat,
44/2 + (x-12) = 38
solving for x you get the cost of hat

anonymous · Answer

28