Brenda G.

asked • 12/04/14

what was the regular price?

Raquel paid $68 for a digital picture frame during a 20% off sales.
 
What was the regular price?

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Mark M. answered • 12/04/14

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p = original price
 
68 = p - 20%p
68 = p - 0.20p
68 = 0.80p
85 = p
 
The original price was $85.
 
 
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Brenda G.

how did you came up with 0.80
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12/04/14

Mark M.

The original price is 100%. The sales price was 20% off - subtract. So the sale price was 100% - 20% = 80%.
This is an example of one of the ways word problems are problems. Information is given one way, how much you save, then asks you in another, how much do you spend.
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Brenda G.

Thank you
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Mark M.

You are welcome!
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