Question

Four sisters bought a present for their father. They recieved a 10% discount on the original price of the gift. After the discount was taken, each sister paid $9. What was the original price of the gift?

Answer 1

9 x 4 = 36

36 x .1 = 3.6

36 + 3.6 = 39.6

$39.60 was the original orice