If you take 20% off, you are left with 80%, which is the $12.
0.8c = 12
c = $15
Nicole H.
asked • 04/24/18Finding original cost of sale item
If a cake is reduced to $12 during a 20% off sale, what is the original cost of the cake? I know what the answer is, but I can't do the math to get there. Only need help with this one question.
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