Question

The original price p for a necklace is the same at both jewelry stores At store A the sale price is 60% of the original price. Last month at store B the sale price was 40$ less than the original price. This month store B is selling the necklace for 80% of last months reduced price. The current sale prices are the same for both stores. Write and solve an equation to find the original price of the necklace.

Answer 1

If x orignial price than 60/100*x=80/100*(x-40) and selling price =60/100*x=96