Question

Debbie paid $49.95 for a dress that had been marked down 50%. What was the original price of the dress?

Answer 1

Debbie paid $49.95 for a dress that was 50% off how much was the dress originally

50% = half off = 1/2 = 2/4 = 2

49.95 × 2 = 99.90

The original price of the dress was $99.90

Answer 2

49.95*2=99.90
The full price for the dress was $99.90.