I need help with ratios and I can't figure out the answer HELP!!!

Question

The question is, Taylor bought a watch on sale for 60% off the original price. If the watch cost $82, what was the discount?

Answer 1

x=original price

x-(0.6x)=82

0.4x=82

x=205 (original price)

Discount=Original price-Final price

Discount=205-82

Discount=123

Check work

60% of 205=123 (amount of discount)

40% of 205=82 (cost of watch)

Answer 2

$82 = .60x

Divide $82 by 60/100 or simply-- $82 divided by 3/5 or multiply $82 x 5/3.

$136.67 was the original price.

To find the discount, subtract: $136.67 - $82

Amount of discount was $44.67.