if a sweater is on sale for $25 today and a discount percent is 12% what is the original price of the sweater?

Answer 1

Let x = Original price for the sweater

original price - discount = sale price

x-.12x=25

Combining like terms:

0.88x = 25

Divide by 0.88 on both sides

0.88x/.88 = 25/.88

x=$28.41