Question

After receiving a discount of 7.5% on its bulk order of notebooks, John's Office Supply pays $7400. What was the price of the order before the discount?

Answer 1

a.
$7955
c.
$8000
b.
$6845
d.
$7215

Answer 2

@kelliegirl33

Answer 3

is d right

Answer 4

oh nvm

Answer 5

no

Answer 6

x = original amount before the discount

x - 7.5%x = 7400 -- turn percent into decimal
x - .075x = 7400
0.925x = 7400
x = 7400/0.925
x = 8000

any questions ?

Answer 7

no i already got it because i marked out b and d because the were lower