Question

Two stores sell the same television for the same original price. Store A advertises that the television is on sale for 30% off the original price. Store B advertises that it is reducing the televisionÍs price by $250. When Allison compares the sale prices of the television in both stores, she concludes that the sale prices are equal.
Which equation models this situation?


Let p represent the televisionÍs original price.



A.


0.3p = p _ 250


B.


0.7p = p _ 250


C.


0.3p = p + 250


D.


0.7(p _ 250) = p

Answer 1

"0.3p = p _ 250" is the one equation among the following choices given in the question that models the situation given in the question. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A". I hope that this is the answer that you were looking for and the answer has actually come to your help.