Question

Which scenario is modeled by the equation (x)(0.6) = $86.46?
A picnic table is on sale for 60 percent off. The sale price of the picnic table is x, $144.10.
A picnic table is on sale for 40 percent off. The sale price of the picnic table is x, $144.10
A picnic table is on sale for 60 percent off. The original price of the picnic table is x, $144.10.
A picnic table is on sale for 40 percent off. The original price of the picnic table is x, $144.10

Answer 1

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(x)(0.6) is taking 60% of the original price which is the equivalent of taking a 40% discount

so if 0.6x = 86.46

divide both sides by 0.6 to see what the original price would be