Question

maria brought a blouse on sale for 20% off. the sale price was $21.76. what was the original price? round to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

Answer: $27.20

Step-by-step explanation:

She bought a blouse for 20% off so it means that she paid 80% of the original price.We can then set up the equation  

80% of x = 21.76   where x is the original price so solve for x

0.8x = 21.76  

x = 27.20

Which  means the original price is $27.20