Question

Two stores sell the same computer for the same original price. Store A advertises that the computer is on sale for 25% off the original price. Store B advertises that it is reducing the computer’s price by $180. When Brittany compares the sale prices of the computer in both stores, she concludes that the sale prices are equal.

Which equation models this situation?

Let p represent the computer’s original price.

A.
0.25p = p – 180

B.
0.75p = p + 180

C.
0.25(p – 180) = p

D.
0.75p = p − 180

Answer 1

I think its D but is i'm not right explane how you got the answer please thank you... OH AND I GIVE MEDALS!

Answer 2

@Rockiee

Answer 3

@bohotness

Answer 4

@samson245

Answer 5

@bazel_e

Answer 6

c i think not sure @3spooky5me might be able to help

Answer 7

youre right

Answer 8

d is correct

Answer 9

can you explane how you guys got the answer xD

Answer 10

d is correct oh

Answer 11

basically you simply find out what the percentage reduction is as a price, then see which answer contains the proper % of price drop to equal the second stores direct $ advertisement.

Answer 12

nvm then lol i didn't see you say that it was D lol

Answer 13

p - 25% =p - 180
p - 0.25p = p -180
0.75p=p-180

Answer 14

oh aha

Answer 15

sorry