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Question

You were given a 35% discount on a Galaxy phone you purchased. Your discount was $200.

Answer 1

When you have a discount, it means that you pay less than what its worth on the price tag.  Discount price is the original price multiplied by the discount rate.

 

 

Let x = original price

 

Let N = price you pay

 

 

Set the equations.

 

x - 0.35x = N     

 

0.65x = N            ------>  sales price

 

0.35x = 200       ------> discount price

 

 

Solve for x from the discount price equation.

 

x = 200 / 0.35 = 571.43

 

 

The original price is  $571.43

 

 

Substitute this price value into the sales price equation to find the amount you pay.

 

(0.65)(571.43) = N

371.43 = N

 

 

The price you pay is  $371.43

 

 

Also, since your discount is 35%, you only pay 65%.