Question

**MEDAL**
I'm creating flash cards for the ASVAB. Please help me with the formulas!

A television is on sale for 20% off. If the sale price is $800, what was the original price?

A. $160
B. $640
C. $960
D. $1,000

I know that the answer is D. $1,000 . . . but is there a specific formula for it?

Answer 1

Give me a minute.

Answer 2

Take your time. I'm in no rush.

Answer 3

So lets say that the original price is x dollars

Answer 4

the discount is 20% so that means you have to pay 80% of the original cost. Otherwise you can do x- 20%x

Answer 5

So lets do the faster way.

Answer 6

You the original value is 100% we are taking out a 20% discount so we are only paying 80% og the actual price.
So 80% times x =800