Question

Maria bought a blouse on sale for 20% off. the sale price was $28.76.what was the original price? write an equation to model the situation and solve it

Answer 1

It should be $23

Answer 2

multiple choice?

Answer 3

But the sale price is $28.76 so the original price should be higher

Answer 4

oops sorry didn't see the original price part! :(

Answer 5

So assume that the original price is o. so we have o x 80% = 28.76
so you can now simplify that and solve for o

Answer 6

hahha don't worry its okay :)

Answer 7

so???

Answer 8

so do you know how you would love for o?

Answer 9

solve*

Answer 10

how

Answer 11

If the blouse is 20% off, then you would have to pay 80% of the original price.