Algebra expression

Question

 During a recent 30% off sale a 3 pound bag of coffee could be purchased for $44.10.  what is the regular price of a 3 pound bag 

Answer 1

Hi There!

 

Let x stand for the price of the 30 pound bag. We know that x minus 30% of x is equal to 44.10. Let's set up an equation to represent this

 

x - .30x = 44.10

 

.70x = 44.10

 

x = 63.00$