Question

The Xbox had a 15% discount, but Hanna still had to pay $187 for it. What was the original price for the Xbox?

Answer 1

Answer:

$200

Step-by-step explanation:

She paid 85% of the original price (since it was discounted 15%)

So

187 = 0.85x    (where x is the original price, and 0.85 is 85% as a decimal)

This reads as "187 is 85% of some value". In this case, the value is the original price we are looking for.   Solve this equation to find x

187 = 0.85x

 

      220 = x     (divide both sides by 0.85 to isolate x)

Answer 2

th original price is 200