Question

I need help showing my work---- Suppose you paid 88.00 for a pair of shoes tht has been discounted 20%. What was the original price of the shoes before the discount? a)identify your unknown variable b) set up a porportion that represents the problem c) solve the porportion,showing all work! d) clearly state your answer in complete sentence

Answer 1

@HossamHoussien

Answer 2

do u know how to do this @HossamHoussien

Answer 3

would a) be something like 88-20%=x

Answer 4

assume that price before discount was (x) $
now calculate the price after discount with next equation:
\[x-\frac{ x \times 20 }{ 100}=88\]
\[100x-20x=8800\]
\[80x=8800\]
\[x=110\]

Answer 5

so thats how i do it or thats an example?

Answer 6

the second part shouldn't it say 80?

Answer 7

im confused @HossamHoussien

Answer 8

how does x=110

Answer 9

so u did it as a b c d

Answer 10

this is the answer to check if it true or not :
price before discount = 110
discount = 20%
discount amount = (110*20)/100=22
price after discount = 110-22 = 88

Answer 11

ok so identify the unknown variable i write what u posted first

Answer 12

a,b,c and d are steps to solve it not options, still confused?

Answer 13

shouldnt the second one be 80 not 8800?

Answer 14

ok so u did it step by step right

Answer 15

what i posted first was a,b,c and d . bcz I've done all the steps

Answer 16

100x-20x=80 right not 8800?

Answer 17

yea, and bcz u did multiply all equation terms by 100
so 88*100=8800

Answer 18

ok thanks man i was confused

Answer 19

i hope you got it ;)

Answer 20

how do i write the last one in a complete sentence the answer

Answer 21

nvm i know the original price of the shoes beefore the discount was 110.00

Answer 22

thanks alot