Answer:
24
Step-by-step explanation:
3/8=9
6/8=18
8/8 would be 6/8 plus 2/3 of nine which is six
6+18=24
40 % off means we pay 60 % (must total 100%)
original price * 60 % = 36.00
change percent to decimal
original price * .6 = 36
divide each side by .6
orginal price = 60