Two stores sell the same television for the same original price. Store A advertises that the television is on sale for 30% off the original price. Store B advertises that it is reducing the television's price by $250. When Allison compares the sale prices of the television in both stores, she concludes that the sale prices are equal.

Which equation models this situation?

Let p represent the television��s original price.

A.
0.3p = p - 250

B.
0.7p = p - 250

C.
0.3p = p + 250

D.
0.7(p - 250) = p

Question

Two stores sell the same television for the same original price. Store A advertises that the television is on sale for 30% off the original price. Store B advertises that it is reducing the television's price by $250. When Allison compares the sale prices of the television in both stores, she concludes that the sale prices are equal.
 
Which equation models this situation?

Let p represent the television���������������������������s original price.
 
 A.
0.3p = p - 250
 
 B.
0.7p = p - 250
 
 C.
0.3p = p + 250
 
 D.
0.7(p - 250) = p

anonymous · Answer

The right answer is D.