0.15x = 36
x = 36/0.15
x = 240
240 - 36 = 204
0.2 * 204 = ?
Wheel’s Bicycle shop advertised a bicycle for 15% off for a savings of $36. The bicycle did not sell so it was offered at a new 20% discount off the sale price.
a. What did the bicycle sell for regularly?
b. What is the amount of the new discount?
2 answers
a)
Since 15% is $36
100$ = 36/.15 = $240
b) 20% of $240 = $48
Since 15% is $36
100$ = 36/.15 = $240
b) 20% of $240 = $48