Joyce paid $48.00 for an item at the store that was 40 percent off the original price. What was the original price?

Question

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Give your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

48 = P - .4P = .6P

P = 48/.6 = 480/6 = $80 = Original Price

40% of 80 = .4(80) = $32

$80-$32 = $48 discounted price