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Adam bought a basketball that was on sale for 25% less than the original price.The original price was $4 more than the sale price. What was the original Price?
Adam bought a basketball that was on sale for 25% less than the original price.The original price was $4 more than the sale price. What was the original Price?
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Answered by
Steve
p-4 = .75p
p = 16
or,
the discount is the price difference. So, .25p = 4
p=16
or
the sale price is 3/4 p, so the full price is 4/3 the sale price
4/3 s = s+4
1/3 s = 3
s = 12
so, p=s+4=16
As you see, there are usually several ways to consider things.
p = 16
or,
the discount is the price difference. So, .25p = 4
p=16
or
the sale price is 3/4 p, so the full price is 4/3 the sale price
4/3 s = s+4
1/3 s = 3
s = 12
so, p=s+4=16
As you see, there are usually several ways to consider things.
Answered by
Tina
Leon bought a bike on sale for 75% less than the original price. The sale price was $41.00 less than original price. Find the original price and the sale price.
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