Question
You saved $200 on a laptop you purchased online. If this was a 25% savings from the original price, find the original cost of the laptop.
Answers
Ms. Sue
0.25x = 200
Nina
800
Nina
$200 is 25% of x
200=.25*x
200=.25x
Divide by .25 on both sides
x=800
200=.25*x
200=.25x
Divide by .25 on both sides
x=800